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# HSN Code 48119012: Chromo & Art Paper, Coated

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 48119012 ?

It includes Building board of paper or pulp

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Chromo & Art Paper, Coated?

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 Chromo & Art Paper, Coated?

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 Chromo & Art Paper, Coated?

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 Chromo & Art Paper, Coated?

Under HSN 48119012, Chromo & Art Paper, Coated attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Chromo & Art Paper, Coated?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48119012 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (−22.65% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹8 Cr (+115.54% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹4 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8512 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4811: 0.15% of its exports; import side 0.22%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4811: #11 of 22 by export value; import-side #14

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 93.51% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6832 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +2,312.50% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4811: 0.15% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48119012

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | 2.15 | 0.0001% | — | 0.08% | −2.07 | #9301 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.93 | 0.0001% | +2,312.50% | 0.17% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −61.86% | 0.03% | +1.11 | #6968 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.65 | 0.0001% | +37.31% | 0.25% | 2.40 | 0.0001% | +192.68% | 0.11% | +0.25 | #6681 |
| FY 2021-22 | 7.04 | 0.0002% | +165.66% | 0.42% | 2.24 | 0.0000% | −6.67% | 0.08% | +4.80 | #5928 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.51 | 0.0002% | −21.73% | 0.27% | 2.70 | 0.0000% | +20.54% | 0.07% | +2.81 | #6353 |
| FY 2023-24 | 5.43 | 0.0002% | −1.45% | 0.25% | 3.86 | 0.0001% | +42.96% | 0.11% | +1.57 | #6486 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.20 | 0.0001% | −22.65% | 0.15% | 8.32 | 0.0001% | +115.54% | 0.22% | −4.12 | #6832 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 93.51%/yr, imports 25.30%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48119012 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 93.51% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 48119012 have grown at a compound annual rate of 93.51% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.08 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.20 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48119012 ranked #6832 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48119012 ranks #6832 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4811, it ranks #11 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #8512 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48119012 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48119012 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 2,312.50% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4.12 Crore in HSN Code 48119012 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹8.32 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.20 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.12 Crore — ranking #8512 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 25.30% CAGR signals rising demand for Chromo & Art Paper, Coated

India's imports under HSN Code 48119012 have grown at 25.30% CAGR, reaching ₹8.32 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48119012 contributes 0.15% of Sub-Chapter 4811 exports — ranked #11

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4811, HSN Code 48119012 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.22% share (rank #14).

## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48115190/) | ₹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 |
| #11 | HSN Code 48119012: Chromo & Art Paper, Coated (this hsn code) | ₹4 Cr |