--- title: "HSN Code for Imitation Art Paper | HSN 48101310 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 48101310 related to Imitation Art Paper with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48101310/" --- # HSN Code 48101310: Imitation Art Paper - [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 4810: Kaolin coated paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4810/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | containing fibres obtained by a mechanical orPaper and paperboard of a kind used for writing,printing or other graphic purposes, not chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : In rolls : Imitation art paper | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 48101310 ? It includes Art paper ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Imitation Art Paper? 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 Imitation Art Paper is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Imitation Art Paper; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Imitation Art Paper? 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 Imitation Art Paper? 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 Imitation Art Paper? Under HSN 48101310, Imitation Art Paper attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48101310 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1 Cr (−56.52% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹2 Cr (−53.91% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7719 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 4810: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.02% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 4810: #10 of 22 by export value; import-side #18 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -1.16% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8169 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +342.31% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4810: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48101310 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. 4810 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4810 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 1.18 | 0.0001% | — | 0.07% | 1.97 | 0.0001% | — | 0.04% | −0.79 | #7467 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −84.75% | 0.01% | 2.36 | 0.0001% | +19.80% | 0.05% | −2.18 | #8891 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +44.44% | 0.01% | 5.27 | 0.0002% | +123.31% | 0.18% | −5.01 | #8696 | | FY 2021-22 | 1.15 | 0.0000% | +342.31% | 0.02% | 6.81 | 0.0001% | +29.22% | 0.18% | −5.66 | #7853 | | FY 2022-23 | 1.30 | 0.0000% | +13.04% | 0.03% | 6.06 | 0.0001% | −11.01% | 0.10% | −4.76 | #7864 | | FY 2023-24 | 2.53 | 0.0001% | +94.62% | 0.08% | 3.58 | 0.0001% | −40.92% | 0.06% | −1.05 | #7324 | | FY 2024-25 | 1.10 | 0.0000% | −56.52% | 0.03% | 1.65 | 0.0000% | −53.91% | 0.02% | −0.55 | #8169 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -1.16%/yr, imports -2.91%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48101310 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -1.16% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 48101310 have declined at a compound annual rate of -1.16% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.18 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.10 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 48101310 ranked #8169 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48101310 ranks #8169 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4810, it ranks #10 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #7719 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48101310 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48101310 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 342.31% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.55 Crore in HSN Code 48101310 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.65 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.10 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.55 Crore — ranking #7719 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -2.91% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Imitation Art Paper India's imports under HSN Code 48101310 have grown at -2.91% CAGR, reaching ₹1.65 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 48101310 contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 4810 exports — ranked #10 Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4810, HSN Code 48101310 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #18). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4810 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 48109200: Other Paper And Paperboard \| Multi-Ply](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48109200/) | ₹1,433 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 48109900: Other Paper And Paperboard \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48109900/) | ₹960 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 48101990: Paper For Writing (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48101990/) | ₹462 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 48101390: Paper For Printing (Rolls)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48101390/) | ₹223 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 48101920: Art Paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48101920/) | ₹115 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 48102900: Light-Weight Coated Paper (Chemi-Mech. Pulp)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48102900/) | ₹80 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 48101320: Art paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48101320/) | ₹28 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 48103990: Other Kraft Paper/Board](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48103990/) | ₹26 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 48102200: Paint/Distemper/Varnish Brushes (excl. 9603 30)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48102200/) | ₹3 Cr | | #10 | HSN Code 48101310: Imitation Art Paper (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |