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# HSN Code 48119093: Fax Machine Thermal 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 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 : Other : Thermal paper for fax machines | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 48119093 ?

It includes Thermal Paper Jumbo Rolls

### Any common misclassification issue with Fax Machine Thermal Paper?

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

### How much GST applies to Fax Machine Thermal Paper?

Under HSN 48119093, Fax Machine Thermal Paper attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Fax Machine Thermal 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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Fax Machine Thermal 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Fax Machine Thermal 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 48119093 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−18.42% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (−6.37% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8005 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4811: 0.02% of its exports; import side 0.05%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4811: #16 of 22 by export value; import-side #17

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -17.53% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8655 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +192.31% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4811: 0.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48119093

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 | 1.97 | 0.0001% | — | 0.18% | 1.51 | 0.0000% | — | 0.06% | +0.46 | #6965 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −76.14% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −42.38% | 0.04% | −0.40 | #8241 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +31.91% | 0.06% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.01% | +0.33 | #8070 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −17.74% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −17.24% | 0.01% | +0.27 | #8559 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −49.02% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +270.83% | 0.02% | −0.63 | #9123 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +192.31% | 0.03% | 2.04 | 0.0000% | +129.21% | 0.06% | −1.28 | #8479 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −18.42% | 0.02% | 1.91 | 0.0000% | −6.37% | 0.05% | −1.29 | #8655 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -17.53%/yr, imports 3.99%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48119093 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -17.53% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 48119093 have declined at a compound annual rate of -17.53% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.97 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48119093 ranked #8655 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48119093 ranks #8655 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4811, it ranks #16 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #8005 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48119093 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48119093 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 192.31% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.29 Crore in HSN Code 48119093 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.91 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.62 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.29 Crore — ranking #8005 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.99% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Fax Machine Thermal Paper

India's imports under HSN Code 48119093 have grown at 3.99% CAGR, reaching ₹1.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48119093 contributes 0.02% of Sub-Chapter 4811 exports — ranked #16

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4811, HSN Code 48119093 ranks #16 by export value — accounting for 0.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.05% share (rank #17).

## 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 |
| #16 | HSN Code 48119093: Fax Machine Thermal Paper (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |