Export HS Code 48115900 (Other) to Japan

HS Code Details

Code	48115900
Description	Other
Chapter	48
Section	X — Paper & Pulp
Duty Rate	Preferential rate may apply under India-Japan CEPA

🇯🇵 Japan

Capital	Tokyo
Currency	Yen
Region	Eastern Asia
India Export Rank	#14
Trade Agreement	India-Japan CEPA

Trade Snapshot

India exported $260K of products under HS 481159 to Japan in FY 2024-2025 — +17.9% YoY.

Trade data shown for parent category HS 481159

Exporting Other to Japan

Trade Agreement Benefit: India and Japan have a India-Japan CEPA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category.

Exporting other (HS Code 48115900) from India to Japan requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Japan's import requirements including proper classification under HS 48115900, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.

For customs declarations, use the 8-digit tariff code 48115900 which provides the most specific product classification under India's customs tariff.

Documentation Required

Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice with buyer/seller details, product description, quantity, price, and Incoterms.

Packing List

Itemized list of contents, weights, dimensions, and package markings for each shipment unit.

Bill of Lading / Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment.

Certificate of Origin

Certifies that goods originate from India. Required for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements.

Shipping Bill

Filed with Indian Customs for export clearance. Generated through ICEGATE.

Letter of Credit / Bank Documents

Payment guarantee instrument. Commonly used for first-time trade partners.

Insurance Certificate

Proof of marine/cargo insurance covering the shipment against loss or damage.

Other Indian Exports to Japan

Top product categories exported from India to Japan

870322$724.7M

Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000 cc but not exceeding 1500 cc :

Other:

Other:

Aluminium alloys:

Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1500 cc but not exceeding 2500 cc :

732690$38.0M

Other:

080132$37.0M

Shelled:

293359$36.4M

Other:

Related Tariff Lines to Japan

Other 8-digit codes under HS 481159 with export guides for Japan

48115910

Other: Aseptic packaging paper

48115990

Other: Other

More HS Codes in Chapter 48

4801

Newsprint, In Rolls Or Sheets

480100

Newsprint, in rolls or sheets:

48010010

Newsprint, in rolls or sheets: Glazed

48010090

Newsprint, in rolls or sheets: Other

4802

Uncoated Paper And Paperboard, Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing Or Other Graphic Purposes, And Non-perforated Punch Card And Punch Tape Paper, In Rolls Or Rectangular (including Square) Sheets Of Any Size, Other Than Paper Of Heading 4801 Or 4803; Han

480210

Hand-made paper and paperboard :