--- title: "HSN Code for Other Thick Paper (>150 g/m2) | HSN 48025890 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 48025890 related to Other Thick Paper (>150 g/m2) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48025890/" --- # HSN Code 48025890: Other Thick Paper (>150 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 more than 150 g/m2 : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 48025890 ? It includes Drawing Paper Rolls ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Thick Paper (>150 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Thick Paper (>150 g/m2) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Thick Paper (>150 g/m2); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Other Thick Paper (>150 g/m2)? Under HSN 48025890, Other Thick Paper (>150 g/m2) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Other Thick Paper (>150 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 Other Thick Paper (>150 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Thick Paper (>150 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48025890 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹21 Cr (−40.53% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹72 Cr (+3.56% YoY) — 0.0012% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹50 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10253 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 4802: 0.78% of its exports; import side 3.41% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 4802: #11 of 63 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 5.22% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4782 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +68.77% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4802: 0.78% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48025890 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 | 15.78 | 0.0007% | — | 0.54% | 57.63 | 0.0016% | — | 2.96% | −41.85 | #4400 | | FY 2019-20 | 16.92 | 0.0008% | +7.22% | 0.63% | 52.12 | 0.0016% | −9.56% | 2.45% | −35.20 | #4341 | | FY 2020-21 | 15.34 | 0.0007% | −9.34% | 0.90% | 33.59 | 0.0012% | −35.55% | 3.56% | −18.25 | #4547 | | FY 2021-22 | 25.89 | 0.0008% | +68.77% | 0.76% | 46.86 | 0.0010% | +39.51% | 4.85% | −20.97 | #4244 | | FY 2022-23 | 27.48 | 0.0008% | +6.14% | 0.78% | 69.09 | 0.0012% | +47.44% | 3.22% | −41.61 | #4282 | | FY 2023-24 | 36.00 | 0.0010% | +31.00% | 1.38% | 69.07 | 0.0012% | −0.03% | 2.28% | −33.07 | #3992 | | FY 2024-25 | 21.41 | 0.0006% | −40.53% | 0.78% | 71.53 | 0.0012% | +3.56% | 3.41% | −50.12 | #4782 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 5.22%/yr, imports 3.67%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48025890 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 5.22% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 48025890 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.22% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹15.78 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹21.41 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 48025890 ranked #4782 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48025890 ranks #4782 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4802, it ranks #11 of 63. By trade surplus, it ranks #10253 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48025890 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48025890 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 68.77% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹50.12 Crore in HSN Code 48025890 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹71.53 Cr exceeded exports of ₹21.41 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹50.12 Crore — ranking #10253 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 3.67% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Thick Paper (>150 g/m2) India's imports under HSN Code 48025890 have grown at 3.67% CAGR, reaching ₹71.53 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 48025890 contributes 0.78% of Sub-Chapter 4802 exports — ranked #11 Among the 63 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4802, HSN Code 48025890 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.78% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.41% share (rank #6). ## 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 | | #11 | HSN Code 48025890: Other Thick Paper (>150 g/m2) (this hsn code) | ₹21 Cr |