GST HSN Classification

GST Rate & HSN Code for Paper Paperboard Articles Paper Pulp — Chapter 48

Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard. Products under this chapter attract GST rates ranging from 0% to 18%, depending on the category. Explore the complete list of HSN codes, GST rates, and classifications under Chapter 48 below, updated as per the latest CBIC notifications.

Chapter48
Total HSN Codes353
GST Rate Range0% – 18%

HSN Codes under Chapter 48

Showing 50 of 353 entries
HSN CodeHeadingDescriptionGST RateIGSTCGSTSGSTCESSEffective Date
480048PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, OF PAPER OR OF PAPERBOARD0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480100904801OTHER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480100104801GLAZED0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
4801004801NEWSPRINT, IN ROLLS OR SHEETS :0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
48014801NEWSPRINT, IN ROLLS OR SHEETS0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480256704802PAPER FOR SECURITY PRINTING, CURRENCY PAPER, STAMP PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480240004802WALL PAPER BASE0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480254104802INDIA PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480255104802LITHO AND OFFSET PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480255504802BANK, BOND AND CHEQUE PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480256504802BANK, BOND AND CHEQUE PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480256604802CURRENCY NOTE PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480255304802DUPLICATING PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
4802574802OTHER, WEIGHING 40 G/ OR MORE BUT NOT MORE THAN 150 G/ :0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
4802624802IN SHEETS WITH ONE SIDE NOT EXCEEDING 435 MM AND THE OTHER SIDE NOT EXCEEDING 297 MM IN THE UNFOLDED STATE :0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480261604802PAPER FOR SECURITY PRINTING, CURRENCY PAPER, STAMP PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480261304802PRINTING PAPER DYED OR MARBLED IN MASS0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
4802614802IN ROLLS :0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480257404802ACCOUNT BOOK PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480257304802DUPLICATING PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480256204802DRAWING PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
4802564802WEIGHING 40 G/ OR MORE BUT NOT MORE THAN 150 G/, IN SHEETS WITH ONE SIDE NOT EXCEEDING 435 MM AND THE OTHER SIDE NOT EXCEEDING 297 MM IN THE UNFOLDED STATE :0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480255704802PAPER FOR SECURITY PRINTING, CURRENCY PAPER, STAMP PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
4802104802HAND-MADE PAPER AND PAPERBOARD :0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480257604802CURRENCY NOTE PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480269504802AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING MACHINE PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480269304802PRINTING PAPER DYED OR MARBLED IN MASS0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480269204802POSTER PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480269104802DRAWING PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480262604802PAPER FOR SECURITY PRINTING, CURRENCY PAPER, STAMP PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480262204802POSTER PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480261104802DRAWING PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480258104802LITHO AND OFFSET PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
4802584802WEIGHING MORE THAN 150 G/ :0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480257904802OTHER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480210104802PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480257104802LITHO AND OFFSET PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480255604802CURRENCY NOTE PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480254404802AIRMAIL PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480254304802DUPLICATING PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480254204802LITHO AND OFFSET PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
4802404802WALL PAPER BASE0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480220104802PHOTOGRAPHIC BASE PAPER, UNCOATED0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
4802204802PAPER AND PAPERBOARD OF A KIND USED AS A BASE FOR PHOTOSENSITIVE, HEATSENSITIVE OR ELECTROSENSITIVE PAPER OR PAPERBOARD :0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480210204802PAPERBOARD0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480257704802PAPER FOR SECURITY PRINTING, CURRENCY PAPER, STAMP PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480255404802ACCOUNT BOOK PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480255904802OTHER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480256104802LITHO AND OFFSET PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
480256304802DUPLICATING PAPER0%0%0%0%001/07/2017
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Disclaimer: The GST rates and HSN codes listed above are compiled from the latest CBIC notifications and NIC's GST e-Invoice system master codes, to the best of our knowledge. Rates are subject to change based on the Government of India and GST Council updates. RegisterKaro is not liable for any discrepancies or decisions made based on this information. For the most accurate and updated "16th October 2020" of GST and cess rates, please visit the official CBIC website. Need help with GST registration or filing? Talk to a RegisterKaro expert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Chapter 48 HSN codes and GST rates.

Chapter 48 of the HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) classification covers Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard. It groups together all related products and materials under a common category to standardize GST rates and simplify tax compliance for businesses dealing in Paper Paperboard Articles Paper Pulp.

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