HSN Codes · Chapter 48: Paper and Paperboard

HSN Code 4820

Registers, account books, note books, diaries of paper

Typical GST rate

18%

9% CGST + 9% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 4820

The first two digits (48) place this code in chapter 48 — Paper and Paperboard. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Writing and printing paper, corrugated boxes, cartons, notebooks, and paper stationery — everyday codes for printers and packagers.

More specific codes under 4820

  • 482010 — Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles
  • 48201010 — Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles — registers, account books
  • 48201020 — Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles — letter pads
  • 48201090 — Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles — other
  • 482020 — Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting-pads, binders (loose-leaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or pape rboard, albums for samples or for collections and book covers, of paper or paperboard — exercise books
  • 48202000 — Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting-pads, binders (loose-leaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or pape rboard, albums for samples or for collections and book covers, of paper or paperboard — exercise books — exercise books
  • 482030 — Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers
  • 48203000 — Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers
  • 482040 — Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets
  • 48204000 — Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 4820 typically attract 18% GST. Rates can vary by sub-classification and notifications, so confirm the applicable rate for your specific item.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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