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HSN Code 48044200: Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m², Over 95% Chemical Pulp

HSN Code 48044200 represents Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m², Over 95% Chemical Pulp under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m², Over 95% Chemical Pulp correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48044200, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m², Over 95% Chemical Pulp.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48044200

HSN Code 48044200 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: 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

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 48044200 not include?

Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m², Over 95% Chemical Pulp 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: 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 48044200 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

Nil

−100.00% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹9 Cr

+49.05% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹9 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9079 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4804

FY 2025-26

0.00%

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

Import side: 0.37% of Sub-Chapter 4804’s imports

At a glance

+358.62%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4804

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48044200

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 #8168

Balance

−3.09

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

3.60 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.29% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7945

Balance

−1.26

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+35.29% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

1.95 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−45.83% YoY

0.16% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8130

Balance

−11.20

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−15.94% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

11.78 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+504.10% YoY

0.97% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7018

Balance

−6.24

Exports

2.66 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+358.62% YoY

0.20% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

8.90 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−24.45% YoY

0.58% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #8564

Balance

−1.92

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−78.20% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

2.50 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−71.91% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8938

Balance

−3.06

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−27.59% YoY

0.05% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

3.48 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+39.20% YoY

0.18% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8762

Balance

−5.78

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+28.57% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

6.32 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+81.61% YoY

0.26% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2025-26

Balance

−9.42

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

9.42 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+49.05% YoY

0.37% of Sub-Ch. 4804

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

—

Imports

14.73% /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 48044200 Export-Import Analysis

Export Snapshot for HSN Code 48044200

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m², Over 95% Chemical Pulp in FY 2025-26. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48044200 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48044200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 358.62% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹9.42 Crore in HSN Code 48044200 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹9.42 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹9.42 Crore — ranking #9079 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 14.73% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m², Over 95% Chemical Pulp

India's imports under HSN Code 48044200 have grown at 14.73% CAGR, reaching ₹9.42 Crore in FY 2025-26.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48044200 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48044200 ?

It includes Other Kraft Paperboard (150-225 g/m²)

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m², Over 95% Chemical Pulp?

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 Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m², Over 95% Chemical Pulp is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m², Over 95% Chemical Pulp; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m², Over 95% Chemical Pulp?

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 Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m², Over 95% Chemical Pulp?

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 Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m², Over 95% Chemical Pulp?

Under HSN 48044200, Bleached Kraft Paper and Paperboard, Over 150 and Under 225 g/m², Over 95% Chemical Pulp attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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