HSN Code 48044200: Bleached Kraft Paper/Board (>=225 g/m2, Chemical Pulp)

HSN Code 48044200 represents Bleached Kraft Paper/Board (>=225 g/m2, Chemical Pulp) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Bleached Kraft Paper/Board (>=225 g/m2, 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/Board (>=225 g/m2, 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

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48044200 not include?

Bleached Kraft Paper/Board (>=225 g/m2, 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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48044200 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+28.57% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹6 Cr

+81.61% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹6 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8697 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4804

FY 2024-25

0.06%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4804’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.26% of Sub-Chapter 4804’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4804

FY 2024-25

#11 of 12

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

Import-side rank: #12 of 12

At a glance

0.96%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#8762

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+358.62%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.06%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4804

Share of Sub-Chapter 4804 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48044200

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 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

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

0.96% /yr

Imports

9.83% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4804 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹902.24 Cr

Import

₹2,413.74 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,511.50

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48044200 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 0.96% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48044200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.96% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.51 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48044200 Ranked #8762 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48044200 ranks #8762 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4804, it ranks #11 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #8697 of 12657.

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 ₹5.78 Crore in HSN Code 48044200 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹6.32 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.54 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹5.78 Crore — ranking #8697 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 9.83% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Bleached Kraft Paper/Board (>=225 g/m2, Chemical Pulp)

India's imports under HSN Code 48044200 have grown at 9.83% CAGR, reaching ₹6.32 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48044200 Contributes 0.06% of Sub-Chapter 4804 Exports — Ranked #11

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4804, HSN Code 48044200 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.06% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.26% share (rank #12).

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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/Board (>=225 g/m2, 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/Board (>=225 g/m2, 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/Board (>=225 g/m2, Chemical Pulp); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Bleached Kraft Paper/Board (>=225 g/m2, 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/Board (>=225 g/m2, 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/Board (>=225 g/m2, Chemical Pulp)?

Under HSN 48044200, Bleached Kraft Paper/Board (>=225 g/m2, Chemical Pulp) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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