--- title: "HSN Code for Surgical Forceps/Clamps/Clips/Holders | HSN 48045200 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 48045200 related to Surgical Forceps/Clamps/Clips/Holders with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48045200/" --- # HSN Code 48045200: Surgical Forceps/Clamps/Clips/Holders - [Section 10: Guide to HSN Section 10](https://busy.in/hsn/section-10/) - [Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp of paper or of paperboard](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-48/) - [Sub-chapter 4804: Uncoated kraft paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4804/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 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 | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 48045200 ? It includes Kraft paper ≥225 g/m2 ### How much GST applies to Surgical Forceps/Clamps/Clips/Holders? Under HSN 48045200, Surgical Forceps/Clamps/Clips/Holders attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Surgical Forceps/Clamps/Clips/Holders? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Surgical Forceps/Clamps/Clips/Holders? 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 Surgical Forceps/Clamps/Clips/Holders? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Surgical Forceps/Clamps/Clips/Holders is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Surgical Forceps/Clamps/Clips/Holders; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48045200 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹29 Cr (+6.79% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹29 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9809 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 4804: 0.00% of its exports; import side 1.19% ### Key metrics - Peak growth year: −100.00% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4804: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48045200 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 4804 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4804 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | −0.02 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.61 | 0.0000% | +7,950.00% | 0.13% | −1.61 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 19.02 | 0.0007% | +1,081.37% | 1.57% | −19.02 | — | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 45.69 | 0.0010% | +140.22% | 2.95% | −45.63 | #9749 | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 25.42 | 0.0004% | −44.36% | 1.26% | −25.42 | — | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | 26.94 | 0.0005% | +5.98% | 1.36% | −26.56 | #9019 | | FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 28.77 | 0.0005% | +6.79% | 1.19% | −28.77 | — | - CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 235.98%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48045200 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 48045200 India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Surgical Forceps/Clamps/Clips/Holders in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48045200 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48045200 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports declined by 100.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹28.77 Crore in HSN Code 48045200 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹28.77 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹28.77 Crore — ranking #9809 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 235.98% CAGR signals rising demand for Surgical Forceps/Clamps/Clips/Holders India's imports under HSN Code 48045200 have grown at 235.98% CAGR, reaching ₹28.77 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4804 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 48043900: Kraft paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48043900/) | ₹256 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 48045100: Kraft Paper & Paperboard ≥ 225 g/m²: Unbleached](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48045100/) | ₹244 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 48043100: Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less: Unbleached](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48043100/) | ₹212 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 48041100: Kraftliner : Unbleached](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48041100/) | ₹52 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 48044100: Unbleached Kraft Paperboard (150-225 g/m²)s](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48044100/) | ₹47 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 48042900: Sack Kraft Paper \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48042900/) | ₹35 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 48044900: Other Kraft Paperboard (150-225 g/m²)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48044900/) | ₹34 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 48041900: Kraftliner \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48041900/) | ₹12 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 48042100: Sack Kraft Paper \| Unbleached](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48042100/) | ₹5 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 48045900: Kraft paper ≥225 g/m2](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48045900/) | ₹4 Cr | | — | HSN Code 48045200: Surgical Forceps/Clamps/Clips/Holders (this hsn code) | Nil |