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# HSN Code 48061000: Vegetable Parchment

- [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 4806: Specialty Papers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4806/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vegetable parchment | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 48061000 ?

It includes Greaseproof paper

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Vegetable Parchment?

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 Vegetable Parchment?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Vegetable Parchment is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Vegetable Parchment; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Vegetable Parchment?

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 Vegetable Parchment?

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 Vegetable Parchment?

Under HSN 48061000, Vegetable Parchment attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48061000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹14 Cr (+22.83% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹34 Cr (+8.66% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹20 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9555 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4806: 32.82% of its exports; import side 3.13%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4806: #2 of 5 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 32.03% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5396 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +70.90% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4806: 32.82% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48061000

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. 4806 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4806 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 2.56 | 0.0001% | — | 30.37% | 12.47 | 0.0003% | — | 2.53% | −9.91 | #6665 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.97 | 0.0001% | +16.02% | 20.41% | 13.84 | 0.0004% | +10.99% | 2.98% | −10.87 | #6477 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.40 | 0.0002% | +48.15% | 41.04% | 11.58 | 0.0004% | −16.33% | 2.61% | −7.18 | #6084 |
| FY 2021-22 | 5.18 | 0.0002% | +17.73% | 28.75% | 13.14 | 0.0003% | +13.47% | 1.97% | −7.96 | #6306 |
| FY 2022-23 | 6.46 | 0.0002% | +24.71% | 21.13% | 19.16 | 0.0003% | +45.81% | 2.08% | −12.70 | #6181 |
| FY 2023-24 | 11.04 | 0.0003% | +70.90% | 34.65% | 30.84 | 0.0005% | +60.96% | 3.28% | −19.80 | #5615 |
| FY 2024-25 | 13.56 | 0.0004% | +22.83% | 32.82% | 33.51 | 0.0006% | +8.66% | 3.13% | −19.95 | #5396 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 32.03%/yr, imports 17.91%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48061000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 32.03% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 48061000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 32.03% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.56 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹13.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48061000 ranked #5396 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48061000 ranks #5396 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4806, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #9555 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48061000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48061000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 70.90% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹19.95 Crore in HSN Code 48061000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹33.51 Cr exceeded exports of ₹13.56 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹19.95 Crore — ranking #9555 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 17.91% CAGR signals rising demand for Vegetable Parchment

India's imports under HSN Code 48061000 have grown at 17.91% CAGR, reaching ₹33.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48061000 contributes 32.82% of Sub-Chapter 4806 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4806, HSN Code 48061000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 32.82% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.13% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4806

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 48062000: Greaseproof paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48062000/) | ₹23 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 48061000: Vegetable Parchment (this hsn code) | ₹14 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 48064010: Glassine & Transparent/Translucent Papers, Glazed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48064010/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 48063000: Tracing Papers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48063000/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 48064090: Glassine or glazed papers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48064090/) | ₹1 Cr |