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HSN Code 48043100: Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less: Unbleached

HSN Code 48043100 represents Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less: Unbleached under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less: Unbleached correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48043100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less: Unbleached.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48043100

HSN Code 48043100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less: Unbleached

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4804 - Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading 4802 or 4803

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48043100 not include?

Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less: Unbleached does not include products with the following descriptions.

Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing more than 150 g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2: Unbleached

Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing more than 150 g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2: Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95% by weight ofthe total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process

Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing more than 150 g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2: Other

Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 225 g/m2 or more : Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48043100 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹214 Cr

+0.91% vs FY 2024-25

0.0055% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹251 Cr

+50.98% vs FY 2024-25

0.0037% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹37 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10066 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4804

FY 2025-26

20.91%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4804’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 9.78% of Sub-Chapter 4804’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4804

FY 2025-26

#2 of 12

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4804

Import-side rank: #4 of 12

At a glance

−7.47%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#1891

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+71.83%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

20.91%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4804

Share of Sub-Chapter 4804 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48043100

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #844

Balance

+346.30

Exports

367.79 ₹ Cr

0.0161% share

— YoY

40.35% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

21.49 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

1.75% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1053

Balance

+231.22

Exports

275.27 ₹ Cr

0.0125% share

−25.16% YoY

42.68% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

44.05 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+104.98% YoY

3.52% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #717

Balance

+400.89

Exports

473.00 ₹ Cr

0.0220% share

+71.83% YoY

48.82% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

72.11 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

+63.70% YoY

5.93% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1211

Balance

+223.08

Exports

329.55 ₹ Cr

0.0105% share

−30.33% YoY

24.77% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

106.47 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+47.65% YoY

6.88% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1652

Balance

+87.76

Exports

215.89 ₹ Cr

0.0060% share

−34.49% YoY

23.06% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

128.13 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

+20.34% YoY

6.36% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1623

Balance

+78.47

Exports

233.91 ₹ Cr

0.0065% share

+8.35% YoY

27.50% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

155.44 ₹ Cr

0.0028% share

+21.31% YoY

7.84% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1779

Balance

+45.69

Exports

211.72 ₹ Cr

0.0058% share

−9.49% YoY

23.47% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

166.03 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

+6.81% YoY

6.88% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #1891

Balance

−37.03

Exports

213.65 ₹ Cr

0.0055% share

+0.91% YoY

20.91% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

250.68 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

+50.98% YoY

9.78% of Sub-Ch. 4804

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−7.47% /yr

Imports

42.04% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4804 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹1,021.90 Cr

Import

₹2,563.31 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,541.41

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48043100 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −7.47% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48043100 have declined at a compound annual rate of −7.47% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹367.79 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹213.65 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 48043100 Ranked #1891 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 48043100 ranks #1891 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4804, it ranks #2 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #10066 of 12872.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48043100 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48043100 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 71.83% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹37.03 Crore in HSN Code 48043100 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹250.68 Cr exceeded exports of ₹213.65 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹37.03 Crore — ranking #10066 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 42.04% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less: Unbleached

India's imports under HSN Code 48043100 have grown at 42.04% CAGR, reaching ₹250.68 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 48043100 Contributes 20.91% of Sub-Chapter 4804 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4804, HSN Code 48043100 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 20.91% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 9.78% share (rank #4).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48043100 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48043100 ?

It includes Kraft paper

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less: Unbleached?

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 kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less: Unbleached?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less: Unbleached?

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 kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less: Unbleached?

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 Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less: Unbleached is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less: Unbleached; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

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