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HSN Code 48044900: Other Kraft Paperboard (150-225 g/m²)

HSN Code 48044900 represents Other Kraft Paperboard (150-225 g/m²) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Kraft Paperboard (150-225 g/m²) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48044900, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Kraft Paperboard (150-225 g/m²).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48044900

HSN Code 48044900 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: Other

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 48044900 not include?

Other Kraft Paperboard (150-225 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: 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 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 48044900 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

₹19 Cr

−43.61% vs FY 2024-25

0.0005% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹23 Cr

+53.24% vs FY 2024-25

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹4 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8591 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4804

FY 2025-26

1.87%

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

Import side: 0.89% of Sub-Chapter 4804’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4804

FY 2025-26

#8 of 12

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

Import-side rank: #10 of 12

At a glance

−2.77%

Export CAGR

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

#5109

National Export Rank

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

+239.48%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

1.87%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4804

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48044900

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 #3904

Balance

−22.84

Exports

23.22 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

— YoY

2.55% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

46.06 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

— YoY

3.75% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4677

Balance

−24.42

Exports

12.97 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−44.14% YoY

2.01% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

37.39 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−18.82% YoY

2.99% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5020

Balance

−14.62

Exports

10.41 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−19.74% YoY

1.07% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

25.03 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−33.06% YoY

2.06% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3838

Balance

+14.87

Exports

35.34 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+239.48% YoY

2.66% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

20.47 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−18.22% YoY

1.32% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3284

Balance

+34.14

Exports

57.78 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+63.50% YoY

6.17% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

23.64 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+15.49% YoY

1.17% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3369

Balance

+45.13

Exports

55.92 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−3.22% YoY

6.57% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

10.79 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−54.36% YoY

0.54% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4158

Balance

+18.87

Exports

33.82 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−39.52% YoY

3.75% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

14.95 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+38.55% YoY

0.62% of Sub-Ch. 4804

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #5109

Balance

−3.84

Exports

19.07 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−43.61% YoY

1.87% of Sub-Ch. 4804

Imports

22.91 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+53.24% YoY

0.89% of Sub-Ch. 4804

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−2.77% /yr

Imports

−9.50% /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 48044900 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −2.77% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48044900 have declined at a compound annual rate of −2.77% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹23.22 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹19.07 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 48044900 Ranked #5109 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 48044900 ranks #5109 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4804, it ranks #8 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #8591 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48044900 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48044900 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 239.48% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹3.84 Crore in HSN Code 48044900 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹22.91 Cr exceeded exports of ₹19.07 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3.84 Crore — ranking #8591 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −9.50% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Kraft Paperboard (150-225 g/m²)

India's imports under HSN Code 48044900 have grown at −9.50% CAGR, reaching ₹22.91 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 48044900 Contributes 1.87% of Sub-Chapter 4804 Exports — Ranked #8

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4804, HSN Code 48044900 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 1.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.89% share (rank #10).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48044900 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48044900 ?

It includes Kraft Paper & Paperboard ≥ 225 g/m²: Unbleached

Any common misclassification issue with Other Kraft Paperboard (150-225 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.

How much GST applies to Other Kraft Paperboard (150-225 g/m²)?

Under HSN 48044900, Other Kraft Paperboard (150-225 g/m²) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Kraft Paperboard (150-225 g/m²) is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Kraft Paperboard (150-225 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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Kraft Paperboard (150-225 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.

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