Bought by legacy office equipment users and specialty printing operations still using duplicating machines.
HSN code 48162010 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Duplicating paper, cut to size, a specialty paper historically used in stencil/mimeograph duplicating machines.
Niche, declining market — consolidate with other specialty paper shipments; confirm buyer's continued equipment use before large orders.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 4816)
- 4816heading 48.09), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxesFree
- 481620Self-copy paperFree
- 48162020subject to Compulsory Registration under Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) asFree
- 48162090subject to Compulsory Registration under Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) asFree
- 481690OtherFree
- 48169010subject to Compulsory Other copying or transfer papers Registration under Paper Import (excluding printed transfer) cut Monitoring System (PIMS) asFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 48162010 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Duplicating paper serves a shrinking niche market tied to legacy mimeograph/stencil duplicating equipment, largely superseded by modern photocopying and printing.
HSN 48162010 falls under Chapter 48 and Heading 4816 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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