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# HSN Code 44111300: MDF (5-9mm)

- [Section 09: Guide to HSN Section 09](https://busy.in/hsn/section-09/)
- [Chapter 44: Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-44/)
- [Sub-chapter 4411: Fibreboard products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4411/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Medium density fibre board (MDF) : Of a thickness exceeding 5mm but not exceeding 9mm | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 44111300 ?

It includes MDF (5-9mm)

### How should mixed supplies be billed when MDF (5-9mm) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for MDF (5-9mm); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for MDF (5-9mm)?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for MDF (5-9mm)?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade MDF (5-9mm)?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How much GST applies to MDF (5-9mm)?

Under HSN 44111300, MDF (5-9mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 44111300 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹69 Cr (+24.75% YoY) — 0.0019% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹82 Cr (−43.72% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹13 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9240 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4411: 12.52% of its exports; import side 10.76%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4411: #4 of 37 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 26.90% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3163 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +114.17% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4411: 12.52% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 44111300

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 4411 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4411 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 16.63 | 0.0007% | — | 10.55% | 129.97 | 0.0036% | — | 16.39% | −113.34 | #4335 |
| FY 2019-20 | 25.85 | 0.0012% | +55.44% | 10.69% | 117.49 | 0.0035% | −9.60% | 17.15% | −91.64 | #3781 |
| FY 2020-21 | 20.68 | 0.0010% | −20.00% | 9.04% | 49.73 | 0.0017% | −57.67% | 12.85% | −29.05 | #4138 |
| FY 2021-22 | 44.29 | 0.0014% | +114.17% | 10.98% | 58.12 | 0.0013% | +16.87% | 13.45% | −13.83 | #3523 |
| FY 2022-23 | 48.17 | 0.0013% | +8.76% | 10.00% | 96.60 | 0.0017% | +66.21% | 13.35% | −48.43 | #3528 |
| FY 2023-24 | 55.68 | 0.0015% | +15.59% | 11.29% | 146.09 | 0.0026% | +51.23% | 14.39% | −90.41 | #3374 |
| FY 2024-25 | 69.46 | 0.0019% | +24.75% | 12.52% | 82.22 | 0.0014% | −43.72% | 10.76% | −12.76 | #3163 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 26.90%/yr, imports -7.35%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 44111300 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 26.90% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 44111300 have grown at a compound annual rate of 26.90% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹16.63 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹69.46 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 44111300 ranked #3163 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 44111300 ranks #3163 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4411, it ranks #4 of 37. By trade surplus, it ranks #9240 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 44111300 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 44111300 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 114.17% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹12.76 Crore in HSN Code 44111300 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹82.22 Cr exceeded exports of ₹69.46 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹12.76 Crore — ranking #9240 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -7.35% CAGR signals stable import dependency for MDF (5-9mm)

India's imports under HSN Code 44111300 have grown at -7.35% CAGR, reaching ₹82.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 44111300 contributes 12.52% of Sub-Chapter 4411 exports — ranked #4

Among the 37 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4411, HSN Code 44111300 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 12.52% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.76% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4411

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 44111400: MDF: Thickness > 9mm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44111400/) | ₹245 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 44119411: Plywood Cuttings/Trimmings (<= 5cm, Tropical)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44119411/) | ₹95 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 44119429: Density <0.5 gm/cm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44119429/) | ₹70 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 44111300: MDF (5-9mm) (this hsn code) | ₹69 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 44111200: Medium density fibre board (MDF)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44111200/) | ₹28 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 44119219: Other Board (>0.8 gm/cm³, Unworked/Uncovered)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44119219/) | ₹26 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 44119229: Wood board with density > 0.8 gm/cm³](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44119229/) | ₹10 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 44119211: Hardboard (>0.8 gm/cm³, Unworked/Uncovered)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44119211/) | ₹10 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 44119319: Insulation Board](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44119319/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 44119221: Hardboard: Density >0.8 gm/cm3](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44119221/) | < ₹1 Crore |