Miscellaneous paper and pulp articles from India
India exported $556 million of miscellaneous paper and pulp articles (HS 4823.90) in FY2025-26, up 6.6% 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
- $556MUp 6.6% on last year
- HS code
- 4823.90Page 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 10 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4823.90.10.00 | Other: Of paper pulp | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4823.90.20.00 | Other: Of papier-mâché | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4823.90.31.00 | Other: Cards, not punched, for punchcard machines, whether or not in strips | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4823.90.40.00 | Other: Frames or mounts for photographic slides | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4823.90.50.00 | Other: Hand fans | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4823.90.60.00 | Of coated paper or paperboard: Gaskets, washers and other seals | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4823.90.67.00 | Of coated paper or paperboard: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4823.90.70.00 | Other: Of cellulose wadding | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4823.90.80.00 | Other: Gaskets, washers and other seals | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4823.90.86 | 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 miscellaneous paper and pulp articles
India's exports to all countries under HS 4823.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 4823.90 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 miscellaneous paper and pulp articles from India?
10% on the 10 US tariff lines under HS 4823.90, 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 miscellaneous paper and pulp articles?
4823.90, under heading 4823 (Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export miscellaneous paper and pulp articles?
Yes. India exported $556 million under HS 4823.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.