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HSN Code 47071000: Waste and Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper and Paperboard

HSN Code 47071000 represents Waste and Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper and Paperboard under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Waste and Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper and Paperboard correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 47071000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Waste and Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper and Paperboard.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 47071000

HSN Code 47071000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard

Chapter

47 - Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard

Sub Chapter

4707 - Recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 47071000 not include?

Waste and Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper and Paperboard does not include products with the following descriptions.

Other paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass

Paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (for example, newspapers, journals and similar printed matter)

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 47071000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

+33.33% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹5,408 Cr

+26.77% vs FY 2024-25

0.0789% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹5,408 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12703 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4707

FY 2025-26

45.45%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4707’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 44.11% of Sub-Chapter 4707’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4707

FY 2025-26

#1 of 4

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4707

Import-side rank: #1 of 4

At a glance

3.24%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#9538

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+200.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

45.45%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4707

Share of Sub-Chapter 4707 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 47071000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #8947

Balance

−58.69

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

11.19% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

58.85 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

— YoY

0.64% of Sub-Ch. 4707

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8918

Balance

−409.90

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+6.25% YoY

12.59% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

410.07 ₹ Cr

0.0122% share

+596.81% YoY

4.86% of Sub-Ch. 4707

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #9138

Balance

−1,602.05

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−29.41% YoY

35.29% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

1,602.17 ₹ Cr

0.0550% share

+290.71% YoY

19.40% of Sub-Ch. 4707

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #10198

Balance

−3,037.47

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−91.67% YoY

0.14% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

3,037.48 ₹ Cr

0.0665% share

+89.59% YoY

22.03% of Sub-Ch. 4707

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #10152

Balance

−3,667.48

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+100.00% YoY

4.08% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

3,667.50 ₹ Cr

0.0638% share

+20.74% YoY

24.20% of Sub-Ch. 4707

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #10057

Balance

−3,245.63

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+150.00% YoY

7.69% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

3,245.68 ₹ Cr

0.0578% share

−11.50% YoY

30.62% of Sub-Ch. 4707

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9570

Balance

−4,266.12

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+200.00% YoY

31.91% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

4,266.27 ₹ Cr

0.0702% share

+31.44% YoY

40.90% of Sub-Ch. 4707

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #9538

Balance

−5,408.27

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+33.33% YoY

45.45% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

5,408.47 ₹ Cr

0.0789% share

+26.77% YoY

44.11% of Sub-Ch. 4707

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

3.24% /yr

Imports

90.75% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4707 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹0.44 Cr

Import

₹12,262.10 Cr

Trade Balance

−12,261.66

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 47071000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 3.24% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 47071000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.24% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.16 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.20 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 47071000 Ranked #9538 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 47071000 ranks #9538 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4707, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #12703 of 12872.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 47071000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 47071000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 200.00% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹5,408.27 Crore in HSN Code 47071000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹5,408.47 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.20 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹5,408.27 Crore — ranking #12703 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 90.75% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Waste and Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper and Paperboard

India's imports under HSN Code 47071000 have grown at 90.75% CAGR, reaching ₹5,408.47 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 47071000 Contributes 45.45% of Sub-Chapter 4707 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4707, HSN Code 47071000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 45.45% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 44.11% share (rank #1).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 47071000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 47071000 ?

It includes Other Bleached Chemical Pulp Paperboard

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Waste and Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper and Paperboard?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Waste and Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper and Paperboard is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Waste and Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper and Paperboard; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Waste and Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper and Paperboard?

Under HSN 47071000, Waste and Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper and Paperboard attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Waste and Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper and Paperboard?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Waste and Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper and Paperboard?

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.

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