HS 4811.90.93Chapter 48 — Paper and Paperboard
Import Duty on Thermal paper for fax machines
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 4811.90.93
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 / Agreement | BCD Rate | vs Standard | Est. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011) | 0% | -10.0% | ~11.9% on AV |
Full FTA rate table14 more agreements with concessional rates for this code, plus Certificate of Origin requirements.
FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 4811
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Decor Paper - Review regarding the need for redetermination of duty in the matter of antidumping duty imposed on imports of ‘Decor Paper’ originating in or expo24.06.2025SAFTA - Exempts specified goods from the portion of applied rate of duty of customs.06.10.2008Preferential area imports - Further amends notification No.26/2000-Cus. dated 1st March, 2000.30.12.2006Thermal Sensitive Paper - Imposes Anti-dumping duty on Thermal Sensitive Paper imported from certain countries.13.04.2005Preferential Area Imports - Concessional rate of duty on specified goods imported from Sri Lanka under the Free Trade Agreement.01.03.2000
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What is the import duty on Thermal paper for fax machines?
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 Thermal paper for fax machines under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 4811.90.93 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Thermal paper for fax machines?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 4811.90.93 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 4811.90.93?
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 Code4811.90.93
Chapter48 — Paper and Paperboard
Heading4811
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available