Poster paper

Poster paper, uncoated, for printing or graphic use

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 4802 69 20 (Poster paper) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other uncoated paper and paperboard products within Chapter 48 — particularly those used for newsprint, sanitary applications, or coated graphic grades — may fall under sibling tariff lines that carry distinct compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line turns on accurate product description: poster paper that is surface-coated, chemical-treated, or presented in a form meeting a more specific tariff descriptor may be re-classified by customs into a line that does carry compliance. Re-classification on examination triggers retrospective duty recovery and detention pending resolution. Verify grammage, coating status, and end-use specification against the customs tariff before relying on this absence of compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4802 69 20 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the paper is surface-coated or treated?

Coated paper and paperboard for graphic purposes is classified under Chapter 48 headings separate from uncoated grades and may attract distinct compliance obligations, including BIS Quality Control Order coverage applicable to that specific tariff line.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.