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HSN Code 47079000: Other Recovered Paper and Paperboard, Including Unsorted Waste and Scrap
HSN Code 47079000 represents Other Recovered Paper and Paperboard, Including Unsorted Waste and Scrap under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Recovered Paper and Paperboard, Including Unsorted Waste and Scrap correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 47079000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Recovered Paper and Paperboard, Including Unsorted Waste and Scrap.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 47079000
HSN Code 47079000 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 47079000 not include?
Other Recovered Paper and Paperboard, Including Unsorted Waste and Scrap does not include products with the following descriptions.
Unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard
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)
Unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard
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 47079000 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26< ₹1 Crore
0.0000% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹5,291 Cr
0.0772% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−₹5,291 Cr
Surplus rank #12696 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 4707
FY 2025-2645.45%
Share of Sub-Chapter 4707’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 43.15% 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: #2 of 4
At a glance
−21.30%
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
+36,650.00%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · 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 47079000
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−9,060.58
Exports
1.07 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
74.83% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Imports
9,061.65 ₹ Cr
0.2528% share
— YoY
99.19% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Balance
−7,865.39
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−51.40% YoY
38.52% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Imports
7,865.91 ₹ Cr
0.2350% share
−13.20% YoY
93.17% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Balance
−6,208.27
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−96.15% YoY
5.88% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Imports
6,208.29 ₹ Cr
0.2131% share
−21.07% YoY
75.18% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Balance
−9,881.02
Exports
7.35 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
+36,650.00% YoY
99.19% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Imports
9,888.37 ₹ Cr
0.2163% share
+59.28% YoY
71.71% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Balance
−10,386.14
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−96.87% YoY
46.94% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Imports
10,386.37 ₹ Cr
0.1807% share
+5.04% YoY
68.54% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Balance
−5,807.08
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−73.91% YoY
9.23% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Imports
5,807.14 ₹ Cr
0.1034% share
−44.09% YoY
54.79% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Balance
−4,245.33
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+383.33% YoY
61.70% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Imports
4,245.62 ₹ Cr
0.0699% share
−26.89% YoY
40.70% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Balance
−5,290.59
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−31.03% YoY
45.45% of Sub-Ch. 4707
Imports
5,290.79 ₹ Cr
0.0772% share
+24.62% YoY
43.15% of Sub-Ch. 4707
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
−21.30% /yr
Imports
−7.40% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹0.44 Cr
Import
₹12,262.10 Cr
Trade Balance
−12,261.66
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 47079000 Export-Import Analysis
Export Decline: −21.30% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 47079000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −21.30% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.20 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 47079000 Ranked #9538 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 47079000 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 #12696 of 12872.
FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 47079000 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 47079000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 36,650.00% over the prior year.
India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹5,290.59 Crore in HSN Code 47079000 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹5,290.79 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.20 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹5,290.59 Crore — ranking #12696 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of −7.40% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Recovered Paper and Paperboard, Including Unsorted Waste and Scrap
India's imports under HSN Code 47079000 have grown at −7.40% CAGR, reaching ₹5,290.79 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 47079000 Contributes 45.45% of Sub-Chapter 4707 Exports — Ranked #1
Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4707, HSN Code 47079000 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 43.15% share (rank #2).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 47079000 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 47079000 ?
It includes Newsprint, In Rolls Or Sheets | Glazed
How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Recovered Paper and Paperboard, Including Unsorted Waste and Scrap is sold with other items?
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Recovered Paper and Paperboard, Including Unsorted Waste and Scrap; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Recovered Paper and Paperboard, Including Unsorted Waste and Scrap?
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.
Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Recovered Paper and Paperboard, Including Unsorted Waste and Scrap?
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.
Any common misclassification issue with Other Recovered Paper and Paperboard, Including Unsorted Waste and Scrap?
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
How much GST applies to Other Recovered Paper and Paperboard, Including Unsorted Waste and Scrap?
Under HSN 47079000, Other Recovered Paper and Paperboard, Including Unsorted Waste and Scrap attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Recovered Paper and Paperboard, Including Unsorted Waste and Scrap?
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.