HSN Codes · Chapter 48: Paper and Paperboard

HSN Code 48209010

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 — other — blotting papers cut to size

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

8-digit

Tariff item

Reading code 48209010

The first two digits (48) place this code in chapter 48 — Paper and Paperboard. Heading 4820 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 8-digit classification. 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.

Parent heading

4820 — Registers, account books, note books, diaries of paper

Related codes in heading 4820

  • 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
  • 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
  • 48203000 — Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers
  • 48204000 — Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets
  • 48205000 — 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 — albums for samples or for collections — albums for samples or for collections
  • 48209090 — 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 — other — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 48209010 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
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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