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# HSN Code 48025520: Drawing Paper (<40 g/m2)

- [Section 10: Guide to HSN Section 10](https://busy.in/hsn/section-10/)
- [Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp of paper or of paperboard](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-48/)
- [Sub-chapter 4802: Uncoated writing or printing paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4802/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 48025520 ?

It includes Duplicating Paper (<40 g/m2)

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Drawing 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Drawing 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 Drawing Paper (<40 g/m2); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Drawing 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 Drawing 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Drawing 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.

### How much GST applies to Drawing Paper (<40 g/m2)?

Under HSN 48025520, Drawing Paper (<40 g/m2) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48025520 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+47.27% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−66.67% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4610 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4802: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4802: #24 of 63 by export value; import-side #31

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 23.35% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8424 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +3,880.00% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4802: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48025520

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. 4802 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4802 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.15 | #8711 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −78.26% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 0.01% | −0.11 | #9466 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.99 | 0.0001% | +3,880.00% | 0.12% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +462.50% | 0.10% | +1.09 | #6998 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.23 | 0.0000% | −38.19% | 0.04% | 2.47 | 0.0001% | +174.44% | 0.26% | −1.24 | #7806 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −43.09% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −61.13% | 0.04% | −0.26 | #8404 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −21.43% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.75% | 0.00% | +0.49 | #8723 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +47.27% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.00% | +0.79 | #8424 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 23.35%/yr, imports -20.63%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48025520 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 23.35% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 48025520 have grown at a compound annual rate of 23.35% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.81 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48025520 ranked #8424 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48025520 ranks #8424 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4802, it ranks #24 of 63. By trade surplus, it ranks #4610 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48025520 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48025520 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 3,880.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.79 Crore in HSN Code 48025520 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.81 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.02 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.79 Crore — ranking #4610 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -20.63% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Drawing Paper (<40 g/m2)

India's imports under HSN Code 48025520 have grown at -20.63% CAGR, reaching ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48025520 contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 4802 exports — ranked #24

Among the 63 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4802, HSN Code 48025520 ranks #24 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #31).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4802

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 48025790: Other Paper (40-150 G/M2)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48025790/) | ₹1,275 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 48025590: Other Thin Paper (<40 g/m2)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48025590/) | ₹593 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 48025610: Litho And Offset Paper, 40-150 G/M2](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48025610/) | ₹218 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 48025690: Other Paper And Board, 40-150 G/M2](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48025690/) | ₹182 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 48026120: Poster Paper Rolls (Mech./Chemi Pulp)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48026120/) | ₹107 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 48025510: Litho/Offset Paper (<40 g/m2)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48025510/) | ₹81 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 48025710: Litho And Offset Paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48025710/) | ₹71 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 48026920: Poster Paper (Mech./Chemi Pulp)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48026920/) | ₹51 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 48026290: Poster Paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48026290/) | ₹42 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 48021010: Hand-Made Paper And Paperboard\| Paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48021010/) | ₹33 Cr |
| #24 | HSN Code 48025520: Drawing Paper (<40 g/m2) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |