Paper notebooks and diaries from India
India exported $110 million of paper notebooks and diaries (HS 4820.10) in FY2025-26, down 23% 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
- $110MDown 22.7% on last year
- HS code
- 4820.10Page 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 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4820.10.20 | Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles: Diaries, notebooks and address books, bound; memorandum pads, letter pads and similar articles | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4820.10.40.00 | Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles: 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 paper notebooks and diaries
India's exports to all countries under HS 4820.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 4820.10 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 paper notebooks and diaries from India?
10% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 4820.10, 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 paper notebooks and diaries?
4820.10, under heading 4820 (Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting pads, binders (looseleaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for collections and book covers (including cover boards and book jackets) of paper or paperboard). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export paper notebooks and diaries?
Yes. India exported $110 million under HS 4820.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.