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# HSN Code 48026220: Poster Paper

- [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, 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 | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 48026220 ?

It includes Other Paper | Printing Paper

### How much GST applies to Poster Paper?

Under HSN 48026220, Poster Paper attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Poster Paper?

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 Poster Paper?

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 Poster Paper is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Poster Paper; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Poster Paper?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48026220 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−73.53% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4774 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4802: 0.02% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4802: #27 of 63 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 28.49% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8762 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,641.67% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4802: 0.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48026220

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% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.12 | #9103 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.09 | 0.0001% | +1,641.67% | 0.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.09 | #6881 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −64.11% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | +0.57 | #7892 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.33% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.44% | 0.00% | +0.04 | #9808 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,020.00% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.56 | #8594 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.04 | 0.0001% | +264.29% | 0.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.03 | #7555 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −73.53% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.54 | #8762 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 28.49%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48026220 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 28.49% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 48026220 have grown at a compound annual rate of 28.49% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48026220 ranked #8762 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48026220 ranks #8762 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4802, it ranks #27 of 63. By trade surplus, it ranks #4774 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48026220 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48026220 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 1,641.67% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.54 Crore in HSN Code 48026220 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.54 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.54 Crore — ranking #4774 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 48026220 contributes 0.02% of Sub-Chapter 4802 exports — ranked #27

Among the 63 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4802, HSN Code 48026220 ranks #27 by export value — accounting for 0.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## 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 |
| #27 | HSN Code 48026220: Poster Paper (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |