HSN Code 48025510: Litho/Offset Paper (<40 g/m2)

HSN Code 48025510 represents Litho/Offset Paper (<40 g/m2) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Litho/Offset Paper (<40 g/m2) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48025510, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Litho/Offset Paper (<40 g/m2).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48025510

HSN Code 48025510 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Litho and offset paper

Chapter

48 - Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp of paper or of paperboard

Sub Chapter

4802 - Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic for writing, printing or other graphic punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; handmade paper and paperboard

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48025510 not include?

Litho/Offset Paper (<40 g/m2) does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 48022010

Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard : Photographic base paper, uncoated

HSN Code 48022090

Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard : Other

HSN Code 48023000

Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punch card and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard carbonising base paper

HSN Code 48025410

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 : India Paper

HSN Code 48025420

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Litho and offset paper

HSN Code 48025430

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Duplicating paper

HSN Code 48025440

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Airmail paper

HSN Code 48025450

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Tissue paper

HSN Code 48025490

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Other

HSN Code 48025520

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: drawing paper

HSN Code 48025530

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Duplicating paper

HSN Code 48025540

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Account book paper

HSN Code 48025550

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Bank, bond and cheque paper

HSN Code 48025560

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Currency note paper

HSN Code 48025570

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Paper for security printing, currency paper, stamp paper

HSN Code 48025590

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Other

HSN Code 48025610

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Litho and offset paper

HSN Code 48025620

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Drawing paper

HSN Code 48025630

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Duplicating paper

HSN Code 48025640

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Account book paper

HSN Code 48025650

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Bank, bond and cheque paper

HSN Code 48025660

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Currency note paper

HSN Code 48025670

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Paper for security printing, currency paper,stamp paper

HSN Code 48025690

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Other

HSN Code 48025710

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Litho and offset paper

HSN Code 48025720

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 :Drawing paper

HSN Code 48025730

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Duplicating paper

HSN Code 48025740

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Account book paper

HSN Code 48025750

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Bank, bond and cheque paper

HSN Code 48025760

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 :Currency note paper

HSN Code 48025770

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 :Paper for security printing, currency paper, stamp paper

HSN Code 48025790

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Other

HSN Code 48025810

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Litho and offset paper

HSN Code 48025820

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Drawing paper

HSN Code 48025830

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Duplicating paper

HSN Code 48025840

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Bank, bond and cheque paper

HSN Code 48025850

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Paper for security printing, currency paper, stamp paper

HSN Code 48025890

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Other

HSN Code 48026110

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Drawing paper

HSN Code 48026120

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls :Poster paper

HSN Code 48026130

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Printing paper dyed or marbled in mass

HSN Code 48026140

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Account book paper

HSN Code 48026150

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Automatic data processing machine paper

HSN Code 48026160

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Paper for security printing, currency paper,stamp paper

HSN Code 48026190

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Other

HSN Code 48026210

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Drawing paper

HSN Code 48026220

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Poster Paper

HSN Code 48026230

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Printing paper dyed or marbled in mass

HSN Code 48026240

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Account book paper

HSN Code 48026250

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Automatic data processing machine paper

HSN Code 48026260

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Paper for security printing, currency paper,stamp paper

HSN Code 48026290

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : other

HSN Code 48026910

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : drawing paper

HSN Code 48026920

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other :Poster paper

HSN Code 48026930

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : Printing paper dyed or marbled in mass

HSN Code 48026940

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : Account book paper

HSN Code 48026950

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : Automatic data processing machine paper

HSN Code 48026960

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : Paper for security printing, currency paper,Stamp Paper

HSN Code 48026990

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48025510 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹81 Cr

−0.32% vs FY 2023-24

0.0022% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹95 Cr

−13.42% vs FY 2023-24

0.0016% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹14 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9288 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4802

FY 2024-25

2.98%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4802’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 4.54% of Sub-Chapter 4802’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4802

FY 2024-25

#6 of 63

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4802

Import-side rank: #5 of 63

At a glance

33.81%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#2950

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+627.50%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

2.98%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4802

Share of Sub-Chapter 4802 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48025510

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

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4555

Balance

+8.59

Exports

14.19 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

0.49% of Sub-Ch. 4802

Imports

5.60 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

0.29% of Sub-Ch. 4802

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5592

Balance

−7.58

Exports

6.19 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−56.38% YoY

0.23% of Sub-Ch. 4802

Imports

13.77 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+145.89% YoY

0.65% of Sub-Ch. 4802

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5582

Balance

−18.66

Exports

6.69 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+8.08% YoY

0.39% of Sub-Ch. 4802

Imports

25.35 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+84.10% YoY

2.69% of Sub-Ch. 4802

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3400

Balance

+15.47

Exports

48.67 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+627.50% YoY

1.43% of Sub-Ch. 4802

Imports

33.20 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+30.97% YoY

3.44% of Sub-Ch. 4802

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3066

Balance

−6.94

Exports

68.36 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+40.46% YoY

1.95% of Sub-Ch. 4802

Imports

75.30 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+126.81% YoY

3.51% of Sub-Ch. 4802

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2840

Balance

−28.22

Exports

81.73 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+19.56% YoY

3.14% of Sub-Ch. 4802

Imports

109.95 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+46.02% YoY

3.63% of Sub-Ch. 4802

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2950

Balance

−13.73

Exports

81.47 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

−0.32% YoY

2.98% of Sub-Ch. 4802

Imports

95.20 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−13.42% YoY

4.54% of Sub-Ch. 4802

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

33.81% /yr

Imports

60.35% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4802 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,737.89 Cr

Import

₹2,098.66 Cr

Trade Balance

+639.23

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48025510 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 33.81% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48025510 have grown at a compound annual rate of 33.81% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹14.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹81.47 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48025510 Ranked #2950 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48025510 ranks #2950 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4802, it ranks #6 of 63. By trade surplus, it ranks #9288 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48025510 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48025510 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 627.50% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹13.73 Crore in HSN Code 48025510 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹95.20 Cr exceeded exports of ₹81.47 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹13.73 Crore — ranking #9288 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 60.35% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Litho/Offset Paper (<40 g/m2)

India's imports under HSN Code 48025510 have grown at 60.35% CAGR, reaching ₹95.20 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48025510 Contributes 2.98% of Sub-Chapter 4802 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 63 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4802, HSN Code 48025510 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 2.98% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.54% share (rank #5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48025510 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48025510 ?

It includes Drawing Paper (<40 g/m2)

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Litho/Offset Paper (<40 g/m2)?

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 Litho/Offset Paper (<40 g/m2)?

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 Litho/Offset Paper (<40 g/m2)?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Litho/Offset Paper (<40 g/m2) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Litho/Offset Paper (<40 g/m2); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Litho/Offset Paper (<40 g/m2)?

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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