HSN Code 48081000: Corrugated paper and board

HSN Code 48081000 represents Corrugated paper and board under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Corrugated paper and board correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48081000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Corrugated paper and board.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48081000

HSN Code 48081000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Corrugated paper and paperboard, whether or not perforated

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4808 - Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or in heading 4803

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48081000 not include?

Corrugated paper and board does not include products with the following descriptions.

Kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or Perforated: Sack kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated

Kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or Perforated: Other kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated

Kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or Perforated : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48081000 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

₹7 Cr

+12.12% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹23 Cr

+58.88% vs FY 2023-24

0.0004% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹16 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9400 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4808

FY 2024-25

17.99%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4808’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 15.84% of Sub-Chapter 4808’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4808

FY 2024-25

#2 of 4

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4808

Import-side rank: #2 of 4

At a glance

7.59%

Export CAGR

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

#6148

National Export Rank

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

+168.29%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

17.99%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4808

Share of Sub-Chapter 4808 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48081000

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 #5919

Balance

+1.72

Exports

4.77 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

YoY

14.67% of Sub-Ch. 4808

Imports

3.05 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

YoY

6.10% of Sub-Ch. 4808

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5192

Balance

+5.07

Exports

8.73 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+83.02% YoY

30.58% of Sub-Ch. 4808

Imports

3.66 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+20.00% YoY

7.87% of Sub-Ch. 4808

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6537

Balance

+0.90

Exports

3.05 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−65.06% YoY

11.89% of Sub-Ch. 4808

Imports

2.15 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−41.26% YoY

3.40% of Sub-Ch. 4808

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6039

Balance

+5.30

Exports

6.46 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+111.80% YoY

21.42% of Sub-Ch. 4808

Imports

1.16 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−46.05% YoY

1.12% of Sub-Ch. 4808

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #7209

Balance

−1.90

Exports

2.46 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−61.92% YoY

9.79% of Sub-Ch. 4808

Imports

4.36 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+275.86% YoY

4.48% of Sub-Ch. 4808

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6228

Balance

−8.09

Exports

6.60 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+168.29% YoY

14.09% of Sub-Ch. 4808

Imports

14.69 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+236.93% YoY

11.01% of Sub-Ch. 4808

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6148

Balance

−15.94

Exports

7.40 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+12.12% YoY

17.99% of Sub-Ch. 4808

Imports

23.34 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+58.88% YoY

15.84% of Sub-Ch. 4808

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

7.59% /yr

Imports

40.38% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4808 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹41.14 Cr

Import

₹147.37 Cr

Trade Balance

−106.23

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48081000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 7.59% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48081000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.59% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48081000 Ranked #6148 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48081000 ranks #6148 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4808, it ranks #2 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #9400 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48081000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48081000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 168.29% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹15.94 Crore in HSN Code 48081000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹23.34 Cr exceeded exports of ₹7.40 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹15.94 Crore — ranking #9400 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 40.38% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Corrugated paper and board

India's imports under HSN Code 48081000 have grown at 40.38% CAGR, reaching ₹23.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48081000 Contributes 17.99% of Sub-Chapter 4808 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4808, HSN Code 48081000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 17.99% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 15.84% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48081000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48081000 ?

It includes Sack Creped Kraft Paper

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Corrugated paper and board?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Corrugated paper and board is sold with other items?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Corrugated paper and board?

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

How much GST applies to Corrugated paper and board?

Under HSN 48081000, Corrugated paper and board attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Corrugated paper and board?

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.

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.