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# HSN Code 48115190: Aseptic Packaging Paper (more than 150g/m2)

- [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 4811: Coated paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4811/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives) : Bleached weighing more than 150 g/m2: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 48115190 ?

It includes Aseptic Packaging Paper

### Any common misclassification issue with Aseptic Packaging Paper (more than 150g/m2)?

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 Aseptic Packaging Paper (more than 150g/m2)?

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

### How much GST applies to Aseptic Packaging Paper (more than 150g/m2)?

Under HSN 48115190, Aseptic Packaging Paper (more than 150g/m2) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Aseptic Packaging Paper (more than 150g/m2) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Aseptic Packaging Paper (more than 150g/m2); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Aseptic Packaging Paper (more than 150g/m2)?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48115190 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹177 Cr (+5.16% YoY) — 0.0048% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹343 Cr (+29.70% YoY) — 0.0057% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹166 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11186 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4811: 6.51% of its exports; import side 8.92%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4811: #6 of 22 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.89% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1966 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +69.13% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4811: 6.51% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48115190

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. 4811 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4811 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 95.17 | 0.0042% | — | 8.47% | 145.27 | 0.0041% | — | 5.47% | −50.10 | #2075 |
| FY 2019-20 | 101.70 | 0.0046% | +6.86% | 9.12% | 171.25 | 0.0051% | +17.88% | 6.98% | −69.55 | #2004 |
| FY 2020-21 | 106.21 | 0.0049% | +4.43% | 10.04% | 131.95 | 0.0045% | −22.95% | 6.22% | −25.74 | #2002 |
| FY 2021-22 | 179.63 | 0.0057% | +69.13% | 10.74% | 208.13 | 0.0046% | +57.73% | 7.24% | −28.50 | #1758 |
| FY 2022-23 | 209.25 | 0.0058% | +16.49% | 10.28% | 245.84 | 0.0043% | +18.12% | 6.69% | −36.59 | #1686 |
| FY 2023-24 | 168.30 | 0.0047% | −19.57% | 7.70% | 264.69 | 0.0047% | +7.67% | 7.28% | −96.39 | #1971 |
| FY 2024-25 | 176.98 | 0.0048% | +5.16% | 6.51% | 343.31 | 0.0057% | +29.70% | 8.92% | −166.33 | #1966 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.89%/yr, imports 15.41%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48115190 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.89% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 48115190 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.89% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹95.17 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹176.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48115190 ranked #1966 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48115190 ranks #1966 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4811, it ranks #6 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #11186 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48115190 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48115190 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 69.13% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹166.33 Crore in HSN Code 48115190 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹343.31 Cr exceeded exports of ₹176.98 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹166.33 Crore — ranking #11186 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 15.41% CAGR signals rising demand for Aseptic Packaging Paper (more than 150g/m2)

India's imports under HSN Code 48115190 have grown at 15.41% CAGR, reaching ₹343.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48115190 contributes 6.51% of Sub-Chapter 4811 exports — ranked #6

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4811, HSN Code 48115190 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 6.51% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.92% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4811

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 48115910: Aseptic Packaging Paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48115910/) | ₹1,169 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 48114100: Self-adhesive paper and paperboard](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48114100/) | ₹609 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 48119099: Other Paper/Paperboard](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48119099/) | ₹264 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 48114900: Gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard : other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48114900/) | ₹224 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 48115990: Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48115990/) | ₹191 Cr |
| #6 | HSN Code 48115190: Aseptic Packaging Paper (more than 150g/m2) (this hsn code) | ₹177 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 48119091: Grape Guard Paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48119091/) | ₹44 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 48115110: Other Bleached Plastic-Coated Paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48115110/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 48116000: Kraft Paper and Paperboard Sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48116000/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 48119096: Wallpaper Wall Coverings Plaiting Material](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48119096/) | ₹4 Cr |