# United States tariff line 4809.20.20.00: Writing paper

> In the United States tariff, line 4809.20.20.00 covers self-copy paper, writing paper. Goods under this line enter free of general (MFN) duty. It falls under HS subheading 4809.20 in heading 48.09 (chapter 48).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/4809202000
Last updated: 9 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states) / [Chapter 48](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/48) / [4809.20](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/480920) / [4809.20.20.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/4809202000)

## Key facts

- Tariff line: 4809.20.20.00
- Covers: Self-copy paper, writing paper
- Duty (MFN): Free
- Additional duties: None recorded
- Restrictions: None recorded
- Tariff: [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states)
- HS subheading: [4809.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/480920)

## What this line covers

In the United States tariff, line 4809.20.20.00 covers self-copy paper, writing paper.

Its legal text is “Writing paper”, read under “Self-copy paper”.

## How it is structured

It falls under HS subheading 4809.20 in heading 48.09 (chapter 48). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the United States tariff.

- Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard
- Heading 48.09: Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets
- Subheading 4809.20: Self-copy paper
- Line 4809.20.20.00: Writing paper

## Duty

Goods under this line enter free of general (MFN) duty.

## In other countries

No other national tariff on border.bot has live lines under 4809.20 yet.

- [The Harmonized System text for 4809.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/480920)

## Other lines under 4809.20

- [4809.20.40.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/4809204000) Other

- Previous line: [4808.90.60.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/4808906000) Other
- Next line: [4809.20.40.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/4809204000) Other

## Frequently asked questions

### What does tariff line 4809.20.20.00 cover in the United States tariff?

In the United States tariff, line 4809.20.20.00 covers self-copy paper, writing paper.

### What is the general (MFN) duty on 4809.20.20.00 in the United States?

Goods under this line enter free of general (MFN) duty.

## Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The duty rates for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 9 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Official source files:

- https://hts.usitc.gov/reststop/exportList?from=0000000000&to=9999999999&format=CSV&styles=false

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/4809202000.json