HS Code 4816Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper whether or not put up in boxes
2 six-digit codes · Heading 15 of 22 in Chapter 48 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
This page explains what it covers, how to pick between its two codes, and how it differs from heading 4809.
Heading 4816 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper whether or not put up in boxes” classify either at 481620 or at 481690, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 15 of 22 in Chapter 48, Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard, which runs to 101 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 4816 covers
In plain words, this heading is for paper that copies or transfers marks. Think of carbon paper that you slip between two sheets, or self-copy paper that makes a copy without carbon. It also names duplicator stencils and offset plates made of paper. Some markets call the same number the HSN code 4816, but the goods are the same.
Customs offices around the world use this system to classify goods. The text excludes anything that belongs in heading 4809, so you must look at 4809 before you settle on 4816.
The first six digits are the same in every country. National tariffs add extra digits after them. This page stays at the six-digit level. For national digits, use the HS code classifier, and check your own customs tariff for duty.
Six-digit codes under 4816: 481620 and 481690
Only two six-digit codes sit under this heading. Picking the right one is simple if you start with the product.
- Anything not named in 481620 goes to 481690, because its wording says n.e.c. in item 4816.20. That means not elsewhere covered.
Difference between HS 4816 and 4809
The split is in how the goods are presented. Heading 4809 describes these papers in rolls or sheets, and it also covers coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates. Heading 4816 takes what 4809 leaves out, and its wording adds goods put up in boxes.
So the first question is the form of the paper. Rolls or sheets point to 4809. Goods that fall outside 4809 and match the 4816 wording stay here. If a product could fit both, read the legal notes of Chapter 48 or ask a customs broker before you file.
It does not include goods that heading 4809 already covers.
Related paper headings in Chapter 48
If your product is not carbon or copy paper, one of these nearby headings may fit better.
- HS 4809: the same family of copying papers, in rolls or sheets.
- HS 4811: coated, impregnated, coloured or printed paper that is not covered by 4803, 4809 or 4810.
- HS 4817: envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and boxed paper stationery.
- HS 4820: registers, account books, diaries and sample albums.
- HS 4823: paper cut to size or shape, and other paper articles not named elsewhere in the chapter.
HS 4816 import and export data: buyers and suppliers
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Related
- Chapter 48 paper and paperboard HS codes
- HS 4809 carbon and self-copy paper in rolls or sheets
- HS 4811 coated and impregnated paper
- HS 4817 envelopes and stationery
- HS 4820 registers and account books
- HS 4823 other cut paper articles
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Nearby headings in Chapter 48
- 4809Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers…2 codes
- 4810Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or…10 codes
- 4811Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated…7 codes
- 4812Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp1 code
- 4813Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or…3 codes
- 4814Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper2 codes
- 4817Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper…3 codes
- 4818Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs…5 codes
- 4819Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellulose…6 codes
- 4820Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or…6 codes
- 4821Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed2 codes
- 4822Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard…2 codes
Who ships under 4816?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section X: Pulp of Wood; Paper and Paperboard, chapters 47–49.
HS Code 4816: common questions
What is HS code 4816?
It covers carbon paper, self-copy paper, other copying or transfer papers, and paper duplicator stencils and offset plates, except goods that belong in 4809.
What is the HS code for carbon paper?
Carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers go under 481690. Check first that the goods are not in heading 4809.
What is the HS code for self-copy paper in boxes?
Self-copy paper, whether or not put up in boxes, is classified under 481620. Self-copy paper in rolls or sheets belongs in heading 4809.
What is the difference between HS 4809 and HS 4816?
Heading 4809 describes copying and transfer papers in rolls or sheets. Heading 4816 covers what 4809 leaves out, including goods put up in boxes.
Which HS code covers duplicator stencils and offset plates of paper?
They are named in the 4816 heading text, but neither six-digit line lists them by name. The 481690 line is the catch-all, so confirm with your tariff notes.
What does HSN code 4816 not include?
It leaves out copying and transfer papers that fall in heading 4809. It also leaves out other paper goods such as envelopes in 4817 or registers in 4820.
How can I find importers and exporters of HS 4816 products?
Use the live data link on this page to open the records filed under this heading. The section above this FAQ explains what the records cover.
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