Plastic-coated paper and paperboard from India
India exported $134 million of plastic-coated paper and paperboard (HS 4811.59) in FY2025-26, down 17% 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
- $134MDown 16.6% on last year
- HS code
- 4811.59Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4811.59.20.00 | 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: Printing paper | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4811.59.40 | 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: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4811.59.60.00 | 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 plastic-coated paper and paperboard
India's exports to all countries under HS 4811.59, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 4811.59 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 plastic-coated paper and paperboard from India?
10% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 4811.59, 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 plastic-coated paper and paperboard?
4811.59, under heading 4811 (Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading 4803, 4809 or 4810). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export plastic-coated paper and paperboard?
Yes. India exported $134 million under HS 4811.59 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.