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HSN Code 48070090: Other Composite Paper/Paperboard

HSN Code 48070090 represents Other Composite Paper/Paperboard under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Composite Paper/Paperboard correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48070090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Composite Paper/Paperboard.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48070090

HSN Code 48070090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets : Other

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4807 - Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive), not surfacecoated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48070090 not include?

Other Composite Paper/Paperboard does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 48070010

Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets : Straw paper and other straw board, whether or not covered with paper other than straw paper

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48070090 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

₹47 Cr

+98.23% vs FY 2024-25

0.0012% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹107 Cr

+47.65% vs FY 2024-25

0.0016% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹60 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10447 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4807

FY 2025-26

91.47%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4807’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 97.77% of Sub-Chapter 4807’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4807

FY 2025-26

#1 of 2

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4807

Import-side rank: #1 of 2

At a glance

23.84%

Export CAGR

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

#3872

National Export Rank

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

+443.24%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

91.47%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4807

Share of Sub-Chapter 4807 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48070090

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 #4931

Balance

−20.09

Exports

10.54 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

— YoY

96.88% of Sub-Ch. 4807

Imports

30.63 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

— YoY

98.20% of Sub-Ch. 4807

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5525

Balance

−17.74

Exports

6.52 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−38.14% YoY

92.75% of Sub-Ch. 4807

Imports

24.26 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−20.80% YoY

94.84% of Sub-Ch. 4807

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6172

Balance

−15.76

Exports

4.07 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−37.58% YoY

90.65% of Sub-Ch. 4807

Imports

19.83 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−18.26% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4807

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4468

Balance

−0.04

Exports

22.11 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+443.24% YoY

93.29% of Sub-Ch. 4807

Imports

22.15 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+11.70% YoY

97.88% of Sub-Ch. 4807

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4946

Balance

−39.30

Exports

16.37 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−25.96% YoY

93.12% of Sub-Ch. 4807

Imports

55.67 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+151.33% YoY

97.94% of Sub-Ch. 4807

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5448

Balance

−34.76

Exports

12.26 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−25.11% YoY

82.28% of Sub-Ch. 4807

Imports

47.02 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−15.54% YoY

97.31% of Sub-Ch. 4807

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4632

Balance

−48.63

Exports

23.75 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+93.72% YoY

86.11% of Sub-Ch. 4807

Imports

72.38 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+53.93% YoY

97.85% of Sub-Ch. 4807

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #3872

Balance

−59.79

Exports

47.08 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+98.23% YoY

91.47% of Sub-Ch. 4807

Imports

106.87 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+47.65% YoY

97.77% of Sub-Ch. 4807

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

23.84% /yr

Imports

19.54% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4807 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹51.47 Cr

Import

₹109.31 Cr

Trade Balance

−57.84

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48070090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 23.84% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48070090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 23.84% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹10.54 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹47.08 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 48070090 Ranked #3872 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 48070090 ranks #3872 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4807, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #10447 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48070090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48070090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 443.24% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹59.79 Crore in HSN Code 48070090 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹106.87 Cr exceeded exports of ₹47.08 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹59.79 Crore — ranking #10447 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 19.54% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Composite Paper/Paperboard

India's imports under HSN Code 48070090 have grown at 19.54% CAGR, reaching ₹106.87 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 48070090 Contributes 91.47% of Sub-Chapter 4807 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4807, HSN Code 48070090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 91.47% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 97.77% share (rank #1).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48070090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48070090 ?

It includes Corrugated paper and board

How much GST applies to Other Composite Paper/Paperboard?

Under HSN 48070090, Other Composite Paper/Paperboard attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Composite Paper/Paperboard is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Composite Paper/Paperboard?

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 Other Composite Paper/Paperboard?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Other Composite Paper/Paperboard?

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

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