BD Exports FY2026-27 YTD (July-August) $9.16B +5.4% YoY BD Exports FY2025-26 (Full Year) $48.00B -0.6% YoY RMG Export (HS 61+62) $38.70B 80.6% of exports Top Destination United States $9.05B (+4.1%) Jute (HS 53) $751M Footwear (HS 64) $1.22B Leather Goods (HS 42) $400M Pharma (HS 30) $238M BGMEA Members 4,275 Japan EPA Active Feb 2026 EU EBA Duty-Free HS Codes 7,498 BD Exports FY2026-27 YTD (July-August) $9.16B +5.4% YoY BD Exports FY2025-26 (Full Year) $48.00B -0.6% YoY RMG Export (HS 61+62) $38.70B 80.6% of exports Top Destination United States $9.05B (+4.1%) Jute (HS 53) $751M Footwear (HS 64) $1.22B Leather Goods (HS 42) $400M Pharma (HS 30) $238M BGMEA Members 4,275 Japan EPA Active Feb 2026 EU EBA Duty-Free HS Codes 7,498
48115990

PAPER,PAPERBOARD,CELLULOSE WADDING AND ...EXCL.TETRAPACK/ASCEPTIC PACK

HS Code: 48115990 — Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard

Customs Duty
25%
Regulatory Duty
0%
VAT
15%
Supplementary Duty
-

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About HS Code 48115990

HS 48115990 is an 8-digit Bangladesh Customs tariff line under Chapter 48 — Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard. The customs description for this line reads: "PAPER,PAPERBOARD,CELLULOSE WADDING AND ...EXCL.TETRAPACK/ASCEPTIC PACK".

Chapter
HS 48
Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard
Heading
HS 4811
All suppliers and tariff lines under this heading
Tariff line
48115990
Bangladesh Customs 8-digit classification

Bangladesh exported $249.0M under HS chapter 48 (Paper or paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard) in July 2025 – June 2026 (Full Year, Final) — 0.52% of national exports.

Bangladesh export context

Bangladesh's paper industry serves both domestic packaging demand and export niches, and the sector's growth tracks the expansion of the readymade-garment supply chain, which consumes cartons, labels and packaging papers. Coated and specialty paper lines under heading 4811 are traded by industrial importers and packaging converters.

Import duty explained

Customs Duty (CD): the base import tariff in the Bangladesh Customs Operative Tariff Schedule. Specific duties in chapter 98 are flat amounts per unit instead of percentages.
Regulatory Duty (RD): an additional protective levy applied on top of the customs duty on selected goods.
Value Added Tax (VAT): the consumption tax applied at import; many raw materials and capital machinery enjoy reduced or zero rates.
Supplementary Duty (SD): a further duty layer on luxury, tobacco and other socially-sensitive goods.

Duty rates change through Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs); always verify the current rate before making trade decisions.

Suppliers under the parent heading HS 4811

No suppliers are listed under the exact code 48115990 yet, but 3 verified Bangladeshi exporters and manufacturers trade under the parent heading.

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Frequently asked questions

What is HS code 48115990?

HS 48115990 is an 8-digit Bangladesh Customs tariff line for "PAPER,PAPERBOARD,CELLULOSE WADDING AND ...EXCL.TETRAPACK/ASCEPTIC PACK", classified under chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard). The 8-digit national code extends the 6-digit Harmonized System used worldwide.

What are the import duty rates for this HS code in Bangladesh?

The current operative tariff applies a customs duty of 25%, a regulatory duty of 0% and VAT of 15%. Rates change through SROs — verify with Bangladesh Customs before transacting.

How can I find suppliers or exporters of PAPER,PAPERBOARD,CELLULOSE WADDING AND ...EXCL.TETRAPACK/ASCEPTIC PACK in Bangladesh?

3 verified exporters and manufacturers on bangladeshexport.com trade under the parent heading HS 4811. Browse their profiles or post a Request for Quotation to receive quotes directly.

Source: Bangladesh Customs (bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd) | Operative Tariff Schedule

Duty rates are subject to change via SROs. Verify current rates before making trade decisions.