HSN Code 48101320: Art paper

HSN Code 48101320 represents Art paper under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Art paper correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48101320, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Art paper.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48101320

HSN Code 48101320 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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 : Art paper

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4810 - Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface – coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48101320 not include?

Art paper does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 48101310

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

HSN Code 48101330

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 :Chrome paper or paperboard

HSN Code 48101390

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 :other

HSN Code 48101410

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 sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Imitation art paper

HSN Code 48101420

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 sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Art paper

HSN Code 48101430

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 sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state :Chrome paper or paperboard

HSN Code 48101490

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 sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Other

HSN Code 48101910

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 : Other: Imitation art paper

HSN Code 48101920

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 : Other: Art paper

HSN Code 48101930

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 : Other: Chrome paper or paperboard

HSN Code 48101990

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 : Other: Other

HSN Code 48102200

Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing,printing or other graphic purposes, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content chemi-mechanical process : Light-weight coated paper

HSN Code 48102900

Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing,printing or other graphic purposes, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content chemi-mechanical process : Other

HSN Code 48103100

Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes : Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process, and weighing 150 g/m2 or less

HSN Code 48103200

Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes : Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process, and weighing more than 150 g/m2

HSN Code 48103910

Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes : other : Insulating paper

HSN Code 48103920

Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes : other: Electric insulating press board

HSN Code 48103930

Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes : other:Insulation boards (homogenous)

HSN Code 48103990

Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes : other: other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48101320 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

₹28 Cr

−23.15% vs FY 2023-24

0.0007% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹441 Cr

+28.54% vs FY 2023-24

0.0073% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹414 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11781 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4810

FY 2024-25

0.83%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4810’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 5.84% of Sub-Chapter 4810’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4810

FY 2024-25

#7 of 22

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4810

Import-side rank: #5 of 22

At a glance

−5.36%

Export CAGR

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

#4444

National Export Rank

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

+84.20%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.83%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4810

Share of Sub-Chapter 4810 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48101320

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 #3257

Balance

−80.28

Exports

38.35 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

— YoY

2.30% of Sub-Ch. 4810

Imports

118.63 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

— YoY

2.53% of Sub-Ch. 4810

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2724

Balance

+21.91

Exports

56.01 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

+46.05% YoY

2.54% of Sub-Ch. 4810

Imports

34.10 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−71.26% YoY

0.78% of Sub-Ch. 4810

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3627

Balance

−150.15

Exports

30.63 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

−45.31% YoY

1.19% of Sub-Ch. 4810

Imports

180.78 ₹ Cr

0.0062% share

+430.15% YoY

6.22% of Sub-Ch. 4810

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3199

Balance

−253.33

Exports

56.42 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+84.20% YoY

1.09% of Sub-Ch. 4810

Imports

309.75 ₹ Cr

0.0068% share

+71.34% YoY

8.26% of Sub-Ch. 4810

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3387

Balance

−350.69

Exports

53.61 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−4.98% YoY

1.11% of Sub-Ch. 4810

Imports

404.30 ₹ Cr

0.0070% share

+30.52% YoY

6.58% of Sub-Ch. 4810

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4001

Balance

−307.44

Exports

35.86 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−33.11% YoY

1.16% of Sub-Ch. 4810

Imports

343.30 ₹ Cr

0.0061% share

−15.09% YoY

5.69% of Sub-Ch. 4810

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4444

Balance

−413.73

Exports

27.56 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−23.15% YoY

0.83% of Sub-Ch. 4810

Imports

441.29 ₹ Cr

0.0073% share

+28.54% YoY

5.84% of Sub-Ch. 4810

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−5.36% /yr

Imports

24.48% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4810 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹3,333.82 Cr

Import

₹7,557.45 Cr

Trade Balance

−4,223.63

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48101320 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −5.36% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48101320 have declined at a compound annual rate of −5.36% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹38.35 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹27.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48101320 Ranked #4444 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48101320 ranks #4444 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4810, it ranks #7 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #11781 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48101320 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48101320 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 84.20% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹413.73 Crore in HSN Code 48101320 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹441.29 Cr exceeded exports of ₹27.56 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹413.73 Crore — ranking #11781 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 24.48% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Art paper

India's imports under HSN Code 48101320 have grown at 24.48% CAGR, reaching ₹441.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48101320 Contributes 0.83% of Sub-Chapter 4810 Exports — Ranked #7

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4810, HSN Code 48101320 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.83% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.84% share (rank #5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48101320 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48101320 ?

It includes Paper for writing/printing: Chrome paper

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Art paper?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for 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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Art paper is sold with other items?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for 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 much GST applies to Art paper?

Under HSN 48101320, Art paper attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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.