HSN Code 48059200: Weighing more than 150 g/m2

HSN Code 48059200 represents Weighing more than 150 g/m2 under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Weighing more than 150 g/m2 correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48059200, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Weighing more than 150 g/m2.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48059200

HSN Code 48059200 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2

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 48059200 not include?

Weighing more than 150 g/m2 does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48059200 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

₹34 Cr

+44.77% vs FY 2023-24

0.0009% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹432 Cr

+17.86% vs FY 2023-24

0.0071% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹398 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11757 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4805

FY 2024-25

3.46%

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

Import side: 19.91% of Sub-Chapter 4805’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4805

FY 2024-25

#6 of 11

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

Import-side rank: #2 of 11

At a glance

−9.07%

Export CAGR

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

#4142

National Export Rank

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

+277.82%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

3.46%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4805

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48059200

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 #2613

Balance

−102.41

Exports

60.31 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

YoY

6.13% of Sub-Ch. 4805

Imports

162.72 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

YoY

14.38% of Sub-Ch. 4805

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3222

Balance

−118.76

Exports

39.86 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−33.91% YoY

4.02% of Sub-Ch. 4805

Imports

158.62 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

−2.52% YoY

15.33% of Sub-Ch. 4805

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1650

Balance

−27.25

Exports

150.60 ₹ Cr

0.0070% share

+277.82% YoY

6.30% of Sub-Ch. 4805

Imports

177.85 ₹ Cr

0.0061% share

+12.12% YoY

19.00% of Sub-Ch. 4805

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #995

Balance

+137.50

Exports

417.06 ₹ Cr

0.0133% share

+176.93% YoY

11.11% of Sub-Ch. 4805

Imports

279.56 ₹ Cr

0.0061% share

+57.19% YoY

20.21% of Sub-Ch. 4805

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2592

Balance

−299.96

Exports

95.22 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

−77.17% YoY

4.93% of Sub-Ch. 4805

Imports

395.18 ₹ Cr

0.0069% share

+41.36% YoY

19.99% of Sub-Ch. 4805

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4534

Balance

−343.12

Exports

23.54 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−75.28% YoY

1.85% of Sub-Ch. 4805

Imports

366.66 ₹ Cr

0.0065% share

−7.22% YoY

19.65% of Sub-Ch. 4805

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4142

Balance

−398.06

Exports

34.08 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+44.77% YoY

3.46% of Sub-Ch. 4805

Imports

432.14 ₹ Cr

0.0071% share

+17.86% YoY

19.91% of Sub-Ch. 4805

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−9.07% /yr

Imports

17.68% /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 48059200 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −9.07% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48059200 have declined at a compound annual rate of −9.07% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹60.31 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹34.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48059200 Ranked #4142 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48059200 ranks #4142 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4805, it ranks #6 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #11757 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48059200 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48059200 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 277.82% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹398.06 Crore in HSN Code 48059200 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹432.14 Cr exceeded exports of ₹34.08 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹398.06 Crore — ranking #11757 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 17.68% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Weighing more than 150 g/m2

India's imports under HSN Code 48059200 have grown at 17.68% CAGR, reaching ₹432.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48059200 Contributes 3.46% of Sub-Chapter 4805 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4805, HSN Code 48059200 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 3.46% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 19.91% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48059200 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48059200 ?

It includes Other | Weighing 225 G/M2 Or More

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Weighing more than 150 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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Weighing more than 150 g/m2?

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.

How much GST applies to Weighing more than 150 g/m2?

Under HSN 48059200, Weighing more than 150 g/m2 attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Weighing more than 150 g/m2 is sold with other items?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Weighing more than 150 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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Weighing more than 150 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.

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.