Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard
Chapter 48 of the Harmonised System covers Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard. It groups 22 four-digit headings used worldwide to classify these goods for customs and duty.
Sourcing this category from India
Products classified under HS 48 can be sourced from India across a range of clusters and price points. Use this page to understand where Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard sits in the tariff schedule, then explore the Indian sectors and products that supply it.
How to read this code
48 is the two-digit HS chapter. Your destination country extends it to 8–10 digits and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty for many goods — check our import guides for your market.
Headings under HS 48
The Harmonised System breaks Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard into these 22 headings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Newsprint, in rolls or sheets
Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard
Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded
Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803
Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets
Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets
Composite paper and paperboard, (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets
Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than paper of the kind described in heading 4803
Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets
Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size
Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810
Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp
Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes
Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper
Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper whether or not put up in boxes
Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper, paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard containing assortment of paper stationery
Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres
Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres; box files, letter trays and the like, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like
Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard
Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed
Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)
Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48
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