--- title: "HSN Code for Imitation Art Paper | HSN 48101910 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 48101910 related to Imitation Art Paper with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48101910/" --- # HSN Code 48101910: 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 : Other: Imitation art paper | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 48101910 ? It includes Art Paper ### 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. ### 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). ### 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. ### 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Imitation 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48101910 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−88.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹10 Cr (+0.41% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹10 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9054 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 4810: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.13% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 4810: #17 of 22 by export value; import-side #15 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 15.71% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #9672 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +4,154.55% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4810: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48101910 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 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 3.49 | 0.0001% | — | 0.07% | −3.44 | #9496 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +120.00% | 0.01% | 2.22 | 0.0001% | −36.39% | 0.05% | −2.11 | #9131 | | FY 2020-21 | 4.68 | 0.0002% | +4,154.55% | 0.18% | 1.56 | 0.0001% | −29.73% | 0.05% | +3.12 | #6012 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.02% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −92.31% | 0.00% | +0.16 | #8985 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −53.57% | 0.00% | 4.16 | 0.0001% | +3,366.67% | 0.07% | −4.03 | #9522 | | FY 2023-24 | 1.00 | 0.0000% | +669.23% | 0.03% | 9.73 | 0.0002% | +133.89% | 0.16% | −8.73 | #8248 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −88.00% | 0.00% | 9.77 | 0.0002% | +0.41% | 0.13% | −9.65 | #9672 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 15.71%/yr, imports 18.72%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48101910 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 15.71% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 48101910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.71% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.12 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 48101910 ranked #9672 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48101910 ranks #9672 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4810, it ranks #17 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #9054 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48101910 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48101910 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 4,154.55% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹9.65 Crore in HSN Code 48101910 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹9.77 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.12 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹9.65 Crore — ranking #9054 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 18.72% CAGR signals rising demand for Imitation Art Paper India's imports under HSN Code 48101910 have grown at 18.72% CAGR, reaching ₹9.77 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 48101910 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 4810 exports — ranked #17 Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4810, HSN Code 48101910 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.13% share (rank #15). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48101310/) | ₹1 Cr | | #17 | HSN Code 48101910: Imitation Art Paper (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |