Inorganic-coated paper rolls and sheets from India
India exported $95.6 million of inorganic-coated paper rolls and sheets (HS 4810.99) in FY2025-26, down 16% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $96MDown 15.8% on last year
- HS code
- 4810.99Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4810.99.10 | Other: In strips or rolls of a width exceeding <il>15 cm</il> or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding <il>36 cm</il> and the other side exceeding <il>15 cm</il> in the unfolded state | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4810.99.30.00 | Other: Cards, not punched, for punch card machines, whether or not in strips | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4810.99.65.00 | Other: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of inorganic-coated paper rolls and sheets
India's exports to all countries under HS 4810.99, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 4810.99 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on inorganic-coated paper rolls and sheets from India?
10% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 4810.99, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for inorganic-coated paper rolls and sheets?
4810.99, under heading 4810 (Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export inorganic-coated paper rolls and sheets?
Yes. India exported $95.6 million under HS 4810.99 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.