HSN Code 48059100: Other : Weighing 150 g/m2 or less

HSN Code 48059100 represents Other : Weighing 150 g/m2 or less under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other : Weighing 150 g/m2 or less correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48059100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other : Weighing 150 g/m2 or less.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48059100

HSN Code 48059100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Weighing 150 g/m2 or less

Chapter

48 - Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp of paper or of paperboard

Sub Chapter

4805 - Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked or processed than as specified in note 3 to this chapter

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48059100 not include?

Other : Weighing 150 g/m2 or less does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48059100 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

₹19 Cr

−3.77% vs FY 2023-24

0.0005% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,135 Cr

+5.09% vs FY 2023-24

0.0187% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1,116 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12244 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4805

FY 2024-25

1.92%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4805’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 52.29% of Sub-Chapter 4805’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4805

FY 2024-25

#7 of 11

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4805

Import-side rank: #1 of 11

At a glance

5.16%

Export CAGR

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

#4962

National Export Rank

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

+53.58%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

1.92%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4805

Share of Sub-Chapter 4805 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48059100

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 #4578

Balance

−657.45

Exports

13.98 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

YoY

1.42% of Sub-Ch. 4805

Imports

671.43 ₹ Cr

0.0187% share

YoY

59.32% of Sub-Ch. 4805

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5036

Balance

−561.43

Exports

9.82 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−29.76% YoY

0.99% of Sub-Ch. 4805

Imports

571.25 ₹ Cr

0.0171% share

−14.92% YoY

55.19% of Sub-Ch. 4805

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4893

Balance

−493.80

Exports

11.46 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+16.70% YoY

0.48% of Sub-Ch. 4805

Imports

505.26 ₹ Cr

0.0173% share

−11.55% YoY

53.99% of Sub-Ch. 4805

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4756

Balance

−746.16

Exports

17.60 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+53.58% YoY

0.47% of Sub-Ch. 4805

Imports

763.76 ₹ Cr

0.0167% share

+51.16% YoY

55.22% of Sub-Ch. 4805

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4779

Balance

−1,111.74

Exports

18.40 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+4.55% YoY

0.95% of Sub-Ch. 4805

Imports

1,130.14 ₹ Cr

0.0197% share

+47.97% YoY

57.15% of Sub-Ch. 4805

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4800

Balance

−1,060.51

Exports

19.65 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+6.79% YoY

1.55% of Sub-Ch. 4805

Imports

1,080.16 ₹ Cr

0.0192% share

−4.42% YoY

57.88% of Sub-Ch. 4805

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4962

Balance

−1,116.22

Exports

18.91 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−3.77% YoY

1.92% of Sub-Ch. 4805

Imports

1,135.13 ₹ Cr

0.0187% share

+5.09% YoY

52.29% of Sub-Ch. 4805

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

5.16% /yr

Imports

9.15% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4805 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹983.76 Cr

Import

₹2,170.80 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,187.04

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48059100 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 5.16% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48059100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.16% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹13.98 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹18.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48059100 Ranked #4962 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48059100 ranks #4962 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4805, it ranks #7 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #12244 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48059100 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48059100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 53.58% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1,116.22 Crore in HSN Code 48059100 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,135.13 Cr exceeded exports of ₹18.91 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,116.22 Crore — ranking #12244 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 9.15% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other : Weighing 150 g/m2 or less

India's imports under HSN Code 48059100 have grown at 9.15% CAGR, reaching ₹1,135.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48059100 Contributes 1.92% of Sub-Chapter 4805 Exports — Ranked #7

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4805, HSN Code 48059100 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 1.92% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 52.29% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48059100 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48059100 ?

It includes Weighing more than 150 g/m2

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other : Weighing 150 g/m2 or less?

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 Other : Weighing 150 g/m2 or less?

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 Other : Weighing 150 g/m2 or less is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other : Weighing 150 g/m2 or less; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other : Weighing 150 g/m2 or less?

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 Other : Weighing 150 g/m2 or less?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.