India to USA trade data · HS 4819
Exporting Paper Boxes & Cartons from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $156M of paper boxes & cartons (HS 4819) from India, 4.7% of all US imports of this product, making India the 5th largest supplier of 108 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $156M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -19.2%
- India's rank
- 5th of 108
- Share of US imports
- 4.7%
- Average duty paid
- 16.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 98%
Five-year trend
US imports of paper boxes & cartons from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $82.3M, down 19.2% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with paper boxes & cartons
US imports of HS 4819 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 108 countries: $3.3B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $959M | 29% |
| 2. Mexico | $494M | 14.9% |
| 3. China | $481M | 14.6% |
| 4. Vietnam | $284M | 8.6% |
| 5. India | $156M | 4.7% |
| 6. Indonesia | $102M | 3.1% |
| 7. Türkiye | $98.3M | 3% |
| 8. Cambodia | $72.3M | 2.2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for paper boxes & cartons from India
Top US ports for HS 4819 imports from India by value, 2025. 98% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $59.4M | 38% |
| Savannah, GA | $26.7M | 17.1% |
| New York, NY | $17.6M | 11.2% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $16M | 10.2% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $11.2M | 7.2% |
| Houston, TX | $5.6M | 3.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on paper boxes & cartons from India
Across all HS 4819 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 17.9% 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 Boxes & Cartons from India to the USA: FAQs
How much paper boxes & cartons does the US import from India?
$156M in 2025 (HS 4819), which made India the 5th largest supplier of 108 countries with 4.7% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $82.3M, down 19.2% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for paper boxes & cartons in the US market?
Canada (29%), Mexico (14.9%), China (14.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on paper boxes & cartons from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16.9% of the value of paper boxes & cartons from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (17.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 4819: 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 boxes & cartons from India?
Newark, NJ (38%), Savannah, GA (17.1%), New York, NY (11.2%) took the most by value in 2025. About 98% arrived by sea and 2% 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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