Cello Tape HSN Code: Classification for Adhesive and Packing Cello Tapes
Cello tape is a very common item in homes, offices, and warehouses. It is used for packing, sealing cartons, stationery work, and many general purposes. Under GST, cello tape is treated as an adhesive tape product, usually made of plastic film with adhesive coating. Correct HSN classification is important for traders of stationery, packaging material, e commerce warehouses, and manufacturers of tape products.
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Cello Tape HSN Code Classification and GST Rates
Here are some commonly used HSN codes and GST rates for this category
Section Classification
| Section No | Section Title | Section Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Guide to HSN Section 07 | PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF |
| 10 | Guide to HSN Section 10 | PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL; RECOVERED (WASTE AND SCRAP) PAPER OR PAPERBOARD; PAPER AND PAPERBOARD & ARTICLES THEREOF |
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4 Digit HSN Code Classification
8 Digit HSN Code Classification
| HSN Code | HSN Code Title | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 39191000 | In Rolls Of Width Not Exceeding 20 Cm | 18% |
| 39199010 | Other :Plastic stickers | 18% |
| 39199020 | Other | Cellulose Adhesive Tape | 18% |
| 39199090 | Self-Adhesive Plastic Sheets & Tapes | 18% |
| 48111000 | Tarred/asphalted paper and paperboard | 18% |
| 48114100 | Self-adhesive paper and paperboard | 18% |
| 48114900 | Gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard : other | 18% |
| 48115110 | Other Bleached Plastic-Coated Paper | 18% |
| 48115190 | Aseptic Packaging Paper (more than 150g/m2) | 18% |
| 48115910 | Aseptic Packaging Paper | 18% |
| 48115990 | Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified | 18% |
| 48116000 | Kraft Paper and Paperboard Sheets | 18% |
| 48119011 | Handmade Paper And Paperboard | 18% |
| 48119012 | Chromo & Art Paper, Coated | 18% |
| 48119013 | Building board of paper or pulp | 18% |
| 48119014 | Chromo Board | 18% |
| 48119015 | Raw Base Paper For Sensitising | 18% |
| 48119016 | Surface Marbled Paper | 18% |
| 48119017 | Leather Board And Imitation Leather | 18% |
| 48119018 | Matrix Board | 18% |
| 48119091 | Grape Guard Paper | 18% |
| 48119093 | Fax Machine Thermal Paper | 18% |
| 48119094 | Thermal Paper Jumbo Rolls | 18% |
| 48119095 | Thermal paper in rolls of size less than 1 m in width | 12% |
| 48119096 | Wallpaper Wall Coverings Plaiting Material | 12% |
| 48119099 | Other Paper/Paperboard | 18% |
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* GST rates may vary based on the latest GST notifications
How Transparent Cello Tape is Classified under HSN?
Transparent cello tape is one of the most widely used forms. Key points for classification:
- It is a plastic based self adhesive tape
- Supplied in small rolls for office and home use
- Used for pasting paper, wrapping small packages, and craft work
Since it is not a simple plastic film but a self adhesive product, it is kept in the self adhesive tape chapter rather than basic plastic films.
The HSN Code for Packing Cello Tape
Packing cello tape is usually wider, thicker and stronger. It is used for sealing cartons and boxes in warehouses, courier companies and e commerce operations.
From HSN point of view:
- It is still a plastic based self adhesive tape
- It remains in the same HSN group as transparent tape
- The GST rate is generally the same, even though its use is industrial
You must still choose the correct 6 or 8 digit HSN based on the product description in the tariff and maintain consistency in invoices.
GST on Cello Tape Products
Most cello tapes attract a standard GST rate in the mid to higher slab range. For businesses:
- Output GST has to be charged at the applicable rate on invoices
- Input GST paid on purchase of cello tapes can be claimed as ITC when used in business
- For packaging material traders, correct HSN mapping avoids classification disputes
If you supply different types of tapes like masking tape, insulation tape and cello tape, maintain separate items in your inventory with correct HSN mapping for each.
