India to USA trade data · HS 4823
Exporting Paper Articles from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $39M of paper articles (HS 4823) from India, 2.1% of all US imports of this product, making India the 11th largest supplier of 81 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $39M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +1.6%
- India's rank
- 11th of 81
- Share of US imports
- 2.1%
- Average duty paid
- 15.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of paper articles from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $25.7M, up 1.6% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with paper articles
US imports of HS 4823 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 81 countries: $1.84B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $329M | 17.9% |
| 2. Canada | $279M | 15.1% |
| 3. Mexico | $265M | 14.4% |
| 4. Malaysia | $147M | 8% |
| 5. Vietnam | $134M | 7.3% |
| 6. Thailand | $121M | 6.6% |
| 7. Taiwan | $110M | 6% |
| 8. Germany | $62.9M | 3.4% |
| 11th. India | $39M | 2.1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for paper articles from India
Top US ports for HS 4823 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 99% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $11.2M | 28.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $8.4M | 21.4% |
| Savannah, GA | $4.1M | 10.6% |
| Charleston, SC | $3.9M | 10.1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3.9M | 10% |
| New York, NY | $2.4M | 6.1% |
US duty
Duty paid on paper articles from India
Across all HS 4823 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 15.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 17.6% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Paper Articles from India to the USA: FAQs
How much paper articles does the US import from India?
$39M in 2025 (HS 4823), which made India the 11th largest supplier of 81 countries with 2.1% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $25.7M, up 1.6% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for paper articles in the US market?
China (17.9%), Canada (15.1%), Mexico (14.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on paper articles from India?
On average, the duty paid was 15.3% of the value of paper articles from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (17.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 4823: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive paper articles from India?
Newark, NJ (28.6%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (21.4%), Savannah, GA (10.6%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% arrived by sea and 1% by air.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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