Chapter 48 - Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard

HS Code 48025750

Bank, Bond and Cheque Paper

Official tariff item: Bank, bond and cheque paper

Current ICEGATE Duty Structure

Duty Component Rate
Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%
Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) 10%
CESS 0.125%
Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) 10% of BCD
Integrated GST (IGST) 18%

Source: ICEGATE Trade Guide on Imports. The table uses effective rates returned by ICEGATE where notification data is present. Actual payable duty can still depend on assessable value, preference claims, product-specific cesses, and shipment conditions.

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Classification Note

Confirm the product's material, composition, function, and technical specifications against the complete ICEGATE tariff path before filing.

Common Customs Paperwork

  • Bill of Entry
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List

These are the standard customs paperwork items, not a complete regulatory checklist for every product under this HS code.

Agency Checks To Verify

  • AS PER ITC(HS) IMPORT POLICY, IMPORT UNDER THIS CTI IS RESTRICTED.THE CONDITIONS FOR IMPORT OF SECURITY PRINTING PAPER IS AS PER ITC HS POLICY CONDT. NO 3 OF CH 48.
  • Restricted

Common Product Examples

Bank, Bond and Cheque Paper

Other Codes in Chapter 48

48191010 Corrugated paper or paperboard boxes Boxes made from corrugated paper or paperboard. BCD 10% AIDC 10% CESS 0.125% IGST 18% 48010010 Glazed Official Indian tariff item 48010010 covers Glazed. It falls under heading 4801 for NEWSPRINT, IN ROLLS OR SHEETS. BCD 10% AIDC 10% CESS 0.125% IGST 5% 48010090 Newsprint, In Rolls or Sheets - Other Official Indian tariff item 48010090 covers Other. It falls under heading 4801 for NEWSPRINT, IN ROLLS OR SHEETS. BCD 10% AIDC 10% CESS 0.125% IGST 5% 48021010 Paper Official Indian tariff item 48021010 covers Paper. It falls under heading 4802 for UNCOATED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, OF A KIND USED FOR WRITING, PRINTING OR OTHER GRAPHIC PURPOSES, AND NON-PERFORATED PUNCH CARD 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. BCD 10% AIDC 10% CESS 0.125% IGST 18% 48021020 Paperboard Official Indian tariff item 48021020 covers Paperboard. It falls under heading 4802 for UNCOATED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, OF A KIND USED FOR WRITING, PRINTING OR OTHER GRAPHIC PURPOSES, AND NON-PERFORATED PUNCH CARD 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. BCD 10% AIDC 10% CESS 0.125% IGST 18% 48022010 Photographic Base Paper, Uncoated Official Indian tariff item 48022010 covers Photographic base paper, uncoated. It falls under heading 4802 for UNCOATED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, OF A KIND USED FOR WRITING, PRINTING OR OTHER GRAPHIC PURPOSES, AND NON-PERFORATED PUNCH CARD 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. BCD 10% AIDC 10% CESS 0.125% IGST 18% 48022090 Paper and Paperboard of A Kind Used As A Base for Photo-Sensitive, Heat-Sensitive or Electro-Sensitive Paper or Paperboard - Other Official Indian tariff item 48022090 covers Other. It falls under heading 4802 for UNCOATED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, OF A KIND USED FOR WRITING, PRINTING OR OTHER GRAPHIC PURPOSES, AND NON-PERFORATED PUNCH CARD 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. BCD 10% AIDC 10% CESS 0.125% IGST 18% 48024000 Wall Paper Base Official Indian tariff item 48024000 covers Wall paper base. It falls under heading 4802 for UNCOATED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, OF A KIND USED FOR WRITING, PRINTING OR OTHER GRAPHIC PURPOSES, AND NON-PERFORATED PUNCH CARD 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. BCD 10% AIDC 10% CESS 0.125% IGST 18% 48025410 India Paper Official Indian tariff item 48025410 covers India Paper. It falls under heading 4802 for UNCOATED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, OF A KIND USED FOR WRITING, PRINTING OR OTHER GRAPHIC PURPOSES, AND NON-PERFORATED PUNCH CARD 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. BCD 10% AIDC 10% CESS 0.125% IGST 18% 48025420 Litho and Offset Paper Official Indian tariff item 48025420 covers Litho and offset paper. It falls under heading 4802 for UNCOATED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, OF A KIND USED FOR WRITING, PRINTING OR OTHER GRAPHIC PURPOSES, AND NON-PERFORATED PUNCH CARD 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. BCD 10% AIDC 10% CESS 0.125% IGST 18% 48025430 Duplicating Paper Official Indian tariff item 48025430 covers Duplicating paper. It falls under heading 4802 for UNCOATED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, OF A KIND USED FOR WRITING, PRINTING OR OTHER GRAPHIC PURPOSES, AND NON-PERFORATED PUNCH CARD 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. BCD 10% AIDC 10% CESS 0.125% IGST 18% 48025440 Airmail Paper Official Indian tariff item 48025440 covers AIRMAIL PAPER. It falls under heading 4802 for UNCOATED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, OF A KIND USED FOR WRITING, PRINTING OR OTHER GRAPHIC PURPOSES, AND NON-PERFORATED PUNCH CARD 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. BCD 10% AIDC 10% CESS 0.125% IGST 18%