HSN Code 48115990: Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified

HSN Code 48115990 represents Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48115990, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48115990

HSN Code 48115990 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives) :Other: Other

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4811 - Paper , paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, surfacedecorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets , of any size other than goods of the kind described in heading 4803, 4809 or 4810

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48115990 not include?

Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 48115110

Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives) : Bleached weighing more than 150 g/m2: Aseptic packaging paper

HSN Code 48115190

Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives) : Bleached weighing more than 150 g/m2: Other

HSN Code 48115910

Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives) : Other: Aseptic packaging paper

HSN Code 48116000

Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with wax, paraffin wax, stearine, oil or glycerol

HSN Code 48119011

Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres :Handmade paper and paperboard, rules, lined or squared but not otherwise printed; chromo and art paper, coated, building board of paper or pulp, impregnated; chromo board; raw base paper for sensitising, coated; surface marbled paper; leather board and imitation leather board; and matrix board : Handmade paper and paperboard, rules, lined or squared but not otherwise printed

HSN Code 48119012

Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres : Handmade paper and paperboard, rules, lined or squared but not otherwise printed; chromo and art paper, coated, building board of paper or pulp, impregnated; chromo board; raw base paper for sensitising, coated; surface marbled paper; leather board and imitation leather board; and matrix board :Chromo and art paper, coated

HSN Code 48119013

Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres :Handmade paper and paperboard, rules, lined or squared but not otherwise printed; chromo and art paper, coated, building board of paper or pulp, impregnated; chromo board; raw base paper for sensitising, coated; surface marbled paper; leather board and imitation leather board; and matrix board : Building board of paper or pulp, impregnated

HSN Code 48119014

Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres :Handmade paper and paperboard, rules, lined or squared but not otherwise printed; chromo and art paper, coated, building board of paper or pulp, impregnated; chromo board; raw base paper for sensitising, coated; surface marbled paper; leather board and imitation leather board; and matrix board : Chromo board

HSN Code 48119015

Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres :Handmade paper and paperboard, rules, lined or squared but not otherwise printed; chromo and art paper, coated, building board of paper or pulp, impregnated; chromo board; raw base paper for sensitising, coated; surface marbled paper; leather board and imitation leather board; and matrix board : Raw base paper for sensitising, coated

HSN Code 48119016

Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres : Handmade paper and paperboard, rules, lined or squared but not otherwise printed; chromo and art paper, coated, building board of paper or pulp, impregnated; chromo board; raw base paper for sensitising, coated; surface marbled paper; leather board and imitation leather board; and matrix board : Surface marbled paper

HSN Code 48119017

Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres :Handmade paper and paperboard, rules, lined or squared but not otherwise printed; chromo and art paper, coated, building board of paper or pulp, impregnated; chromo board; raw base paper for sensitising, coated; surface marbled paper; leather board and imitation leather board; and matrix board : Leather board and imitation leather board

HSN Code 48119018

Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres :Handmade paper and paperboard, rules, lined or squared but not otherwise printed; chromo and art paper, coated, building board of paper or pulp, impregnated; chromo board; raw base paper for sensitising, coated; surface marbled paper; leather board and imitation leather board; and matrix board : Matrix board

HSN Code 48119091

Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres : Other : Grape guard paper

HSN Code 48119093

Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres : Other : Thermal paper for fax machines

HSN Code 48119094

Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres : Other : Thermal paper in jumbo rolls (size 1 mt and above in width and 5,000 mt and above in length)

HSN Code 48119095

Thermal paper in jumbo rolls (of size 1 m and above in width and less than 5,000 m in length)

HSN Code 48119099

Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres : Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48115990 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

₹191 Cr

−19.63% vs FY 2023-24

0.0052% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹464 Cr

+16.61% vs FY 2023-24

0.0076% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹273 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11534 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4811

FY 2024-25

7.03%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4811’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 12.06% of Sub-Chapter 4811’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4811

FY 2024-25

#5 of 22

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4811

Import-side rank: #3 of 22

At a glance

10.66%

Export CAGR

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

#1890

National Export Rank

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

+43.84%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

7.03%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4811

Share of Sub-Chapter 4811 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48115990

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 #1964

Balance

−214.86

Exports

104.15 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

— YoY

9.27% of Sub-Ch. 4811

Imports

319.01 ₹ Cr

0.0089% share

— YoY

12.01% of Sub-Ch. 4811

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1823

Balance

−177.37

Exports

118.61 ₹ Cr

0.0054% share

+13.88% YoY

10.64% of Sub-Ch. 4811

Imports

295.98 ₹ Cr

0.0088% share

−7.22% YoY

12.06% of Sub-Ch. 4811

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1784

Balance

−124.80

Exports

132.39 ₹ Cr

0.0062% share

+11.62% YoY

12.52% of Sub-Ch. 4811

Imports

257.19 ₹ Cr

0.0088% share

−13.11% YoY

12.13% of Sub-Ch. 4811

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1785

Balance

−186.44

Exports

173.98 ₹ Cr

0.0055% share

+31.41% YoY

10.40% of Sub-Ch. 4811

Imports

360.42 ₹ Cr

0.0079% share

+40.14% YoY

12.54% of Sub-Ch. 4811

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1497

Balance

−145.37

Exports

250.25 ₹ Cr

0.0069% share

+43.84% YoY

12.29% of Sub-Ch. 4811

Imports

395.62 ₹ Cr

0.0069% share

+9.77% YoY

10.77% of Sub-Ch. 4811

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1607

Balance

−159.79

Exports

237.95 ₹ Cr

0.0066% share

−4.92% YoY

10.89% of Sub-Ch. 4811

Imports

397.74 ₹ Cr

0.0071% share

+0.54% YoY

10.94% of Sub-Ch. 4811

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1890

Balance

−272.55

Exports

191.24 ₹ Cr

0.0052% share

−19.63% YoY

7.03% of Sub-Ch. 4811

Imports

463.79 ₹ Cr

0.0076% share

+16.61% YoY

12.06% of Sub-Ch. 4811

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

10.66% /yr

Imports

6.44% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4811 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,719.32 Cr

Import

₹3,847.16 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,127.84

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48115990 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 10.66% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48115990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.66% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹104.15 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹191.24 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48115990 Ranked #1890 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48115990 ranks #1890 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4811, it ranks #5 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #11534 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48115990 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48115990 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 43.84% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹272.55 Crore in HSN Code 48115990 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹463.79 Cr exceeded exports of ₹191.24 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹272.55 Crore — ranking #11534 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 6.44% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified

India's imports under HSN Code 48115990 have grown at 6.44% CAGR, reaching ₹463.79 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48115990 Contributes 7.03% of Sub-Chapter 4811 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4811, HSN Code 48115990 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 7.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.06% share (rank #3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48115990 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48115990 ?

It includes Kraft Paper and Paperboard Sheets

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified?

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 and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified?

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 Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified?

Under HSN 48115990, Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified 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.