India to USA trade data · HS 4802
Exporting Uncoated Paper from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $38.4M of uncoated paper (HS 4802) from India, 2% of all US imports of this product, making India the 11th largest supplier of 57 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $38.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -25.7%
- India's rank
- 11th of 57
- Share of US imports
- 2%
- Average duty paid
- 13.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of uncoated paper from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $23.1M, down 25.7% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with uncoated paper
US imports of HS 4802 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 57 countries: $1.9B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Canada | $1.1B | 58.1% |
| 2. Brazil | $96.3M | 5.1% |
| 3. Finland | $82M | 4.3% |
| 4. Indonesia | $75.2M | 4% |
| 5. Portugal | $60.9M | 3.2% |
| 6. UAE | $56.5M | 3% |
| 7. Netherlands | $48.7M | 2.6% |
| 8. Thailand | $45.9M | 2.4% |
| 11th. India | $38.4M | 2% |
US ports of entry
US ports for uncoated paper from India
Top US ports for HS 4802 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $19M | 49.5% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3.4M | 8.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $3.1M | 8% |
| Houston, TX | $2.8M | 7.2% |
| Savannah, GA | $2.2M | 5.7% |
| Baltimore, MD | $2M | 5.3% |
US duty
Duty paid on uncoated paper from India
Across all HS 4802 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 13.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 10.8% 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
Uncoated Paper from India to the USA: FAQs
How much uncoated paper does the US import from India?
$38.4M in 2025 (HS 4802), which made India the 11th largest supplier of 57 countries with 2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $23.1M, down 25.7% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for uncoated paper in the US market?
Canada (58.1%), Brazil (5.1%), Finland (4.3%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on uncoated paper from India?
On average, the duty paid was 13.3% of the value of uncoated paper from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (10.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 4802: 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 uncoated paper from India?
Newark, NJ (49.5%), Los Angeles, CA (8.8%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 99% arrived by sea.
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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