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HS 4809.20.00Chapter 48 — Paper and Paperboard

Import Duty on Self-copy paper

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 4809.20.00

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
10%
Social Welfare Surcharge
1%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
30.98%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free
CONDITIONAllied compliance requirement: PIMS. Required at the time of import clearance.

FTA / Preferential Duty Rates

Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements

FTA / AgreementBCD Ratevs StandardEst. Saving
BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011)0%-10.0%~11.9% on AV
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Self-copy paper?
The total import duty is 30.98%, comprising BCD of 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 1% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 18% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Self-copy paper under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 4809.20.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Self-copy paper?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 4809.20.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 4809.20.00?
The lowest available BCD rate is 0% under SAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011). A valid Certificate of Origin (COO) must be presented at customs to claim this rate.

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HS Code Details

HS Code4809.20.00
Chapter48 — Paper and Paperboard
Heading4809
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available