Uncoated paper sheets 40-150 g/m² from India
India exported $123 million of uncoated paper sheets 40-150 g/m² (HS 4802.57) 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
- $123MDown 22.8% on last year
- HS code
- 4802.57Page 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 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4802.57.10 | Other, weighing <il>40 g/m²</il> or more but not more than <il>150 g/m²:</il> Writing and cover paper | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4802.57.20.00 | Other, weighing <il>40 g/m²</il> or more but not more than <il>150 g/m²:</il> Drawing paper | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4802.57.30.00 | Other, weighing <il>40 g/m²</il> or more but not more than <il>150 g/m²:</il> India and bible paper | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 4802.57.40 | Other, weighing <il>40 g/m²</il> or more but not more than <il>150 g/m²:</il> 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 uncoated paper sheets 40-150 g/m²
India's exports to all countries under HS 4802.57, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 4802.57 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 uncoated paper sheets 40-150 g/m² from India?
10% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 4802.57, 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 uncoated paper sheets 40-150 g/m²?
4802.57, under heading 4802 (Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export uncoated paper sheets 40-150 g/m²?
Yes. India exported $123 million under HS 4802.57 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.