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HSN Code 48044100: Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m²

HSN Code 48044100 represents Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m² under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m² correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48044100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m².

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48044100

HSN Code 48044100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing more than 150 g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2: 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 48044100 not include?

Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m² 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: 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 48044100 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

₹72 Cr

+52.05% vs FY 2024-25

0.0018% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹259 Cr

+143.10% vs FY 2024-25

0.0038% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹187 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11346 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4804

FY 2025-26

7.05%

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

Import side: 10.12% of Sub-Chapter 4804’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4804

FY 2025-26

#5 of 12

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

Import-side rank: #3 of 12

At a glance

8.77%

Export CAGR

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

#3258

National Export Rank

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

+627.07%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

7.05%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4804

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48044100

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 #3194

Balance

−32.68

Exports

39.99 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

— YoY

4.39% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

72.67 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

— YoY

5.92% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5892

Balance

−63.74

Exports

4.84 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−87.90% YoY

0.75% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

68.58 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

−5.63% YoY

5.48% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3438

Balance

−16.86

Exports

35.19 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+627.07% YoY

3.63% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

52.05 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−24.10% YoY

4.28% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2148

Balance

+72.84

Exports

124.88 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

+254.87% YoY

9.39% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

52.04 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−0.02% YoY

3.37% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4211

Balance

−17.90

Exports

29.12 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−76.68% YoY

3.11% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

47.02 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−9.65% YoY

2.33% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4134

Balance

−26.49

Exports

32.46 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+11.47% YoY

3.82% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

58.95 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+25.37% YoY

2.97% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3696

Balance

−59.36

Exports

47.36 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+45.90% YoY

5.25% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

106.72 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+81.03% YoY

4.42% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #3258

Balance

−187.43

Exports

72.01 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+52.05% YoY

7.05% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

259.44 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

+143.10% YoY

10.12% of Sub-Ch. 4804

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

8.77% /yr

Imports

19.94% /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 48044100 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 8.77% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48044100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.77% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹39.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹72.01 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 48044100 Ranked #3258 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 48044100 ranks #3258 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4804, it ranks #5 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #11346 of 12872.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48044100 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48044100 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 627.07% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹187.43 Crore in HSN Code 48044100 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹259.44 Cr exceeded exports of ₹72.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹187.43 Crore — ranking #11346 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 19.94% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m²

India's imports under HSN Code 48044100 have grown at 19.94% CAGR, reaching ₹259.44 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 48044100 Contributes 7.05% of Sub-Chapter 4804 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4804, HSN Code 48044100 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 7.05% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 10.12% share (rank #3).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48044100 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48044100 ?

It includes Bleached Kraft Paper/Board (>=225 g/m2, Chemical Pulp)

How should mixed supplies be billed when Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m² is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m²; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 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 Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m²?

Under HSN 48044100, Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m² attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 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 Unbleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 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.

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