HSN Code 48101990: Paper For Writing (Other)

HSN Code 48101990 represents Paper For Writing (Other) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Paper For Writing (Other) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48101990, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Paper For Writing (Other).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48101990

HSN Code 48101990 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 : Other: Other

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 48101990 not include?

Paper For Writing (Other) 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 48101320

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

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 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 48101990 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

₹462 Cr

−7.34% vs FY 2023-24

0.0126% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,750 Cr

+13.26% vs FY 2023-24

0.0288% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1,288 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12298 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4810

FY 2024-25

13.86%

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

Import side: 23.16% of Sub-Chapter 4810’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4810

FY 2024-25

#3 of 22

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 22

At a glance

−1.96%

Export CAGR

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

#1072

National Export Rank

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

+31.48%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

13.86%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4810

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48101990

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 #634

Balance

−1,443.60

Exports

520.11 ₹ Cr

0.0228% share

— YoY

31.14% of Sub-Ch. 4810

Imports

1,963.71 ₹ Cr

0.0548% share

— YoY

41.86% of Sub-Ch. 4810

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #546

Balance

−1,106.37

Exports

600.58 ₹ Cr

0.0273% share

+15.47% YoY

27.20% of Sub-Ch. 4810

Imports

1,706.95 ₹ Cr

0.0510% share

−13.08% YoY

38.82% of Sub-Ch. 4810

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #590

Balance

−59.38

Exports

586.96 ₹ Cr

0.0273% share

−2.27% YoY

22.75% of Sub-Ch. 4810

Imports

646.34 ₹ Cr

0.0222% share

−62.13% YoY

22.24% of Sub-Ch. 4810

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #578

Balance

+21.33

Exports

771.73 ₹ Cr

0.0246% share

+31.48% YoY

14.89% of Sub-Ch. 4810

Imports

750.40 ₹ Cr

0.0164% share

+16.10% YoY

20.02% of Sub-Ch. 4810

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #666

Balance

−767.70

Exports

727.46 ₹ Cr

0.0201% share

−5.74% YoY

15.05% of Sub-Ch. 4810

Imports

1,495.16 ₹ Cr

0.0260% share

+99.25% YoY

24.34% of Sub-Ch. 4810

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #957

Balance

−1,046.96

Exports

498.51 ₹ Cr

0.0138% share

−31.47% YoY

16.18% of Sub-Ch. 4810

Imports

1,545.47 ₹ Cr

0.0275% share

+3.36% YoY

25.63% of Sub-Ch. 4810

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1072

Balance

−1,288.46

Exports

461.91 ₹ Cr

0.0126% share

−7.34% YoY

13.86% of Sub-Ch. 4810

Imports

1,750.37 ₹ Cr

0.0288% share

+13.26% YoY

23.16% of Sub-Ch. 4810

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−1.96% /yr

Imports

−1.90% /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 48101990 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −1.96% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48101990 have declined at a compound annual rate of −1.96% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹520.11 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹461.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48101990 Ranked #1072 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48101990 ranks #1072 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4810, it ranks #3 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #12298 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48101990 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48101990 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 31.48% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1,288.46 Crore in HSN Code 48101990 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,750.37 Cr exceeded exports of ₹461.91 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,288.46 Crore — ranking #12298 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −1.90% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Paper For Writing (Other)

India's imports under HSN Code 48101990 have grown at −1.90% CAGR, reaching ₹1,750.37 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48101990 Contributes 13.86% of Sub-Chapter 4810 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4810, HSN Code 48101990 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 13.86% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 23.16% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48101990 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48101990 ?

It includes Paint/Distemper/Varnish Brushes (excl. 9603 30)

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Paper For Writing (Other)?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Paper For Writing (Other)?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Paper For Writing (Other)?

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 Paper For Writing (Other) is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Paper For Writing (Other)?

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.

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