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HSN Code 48131000: Cigarette Paper in Booklets or Tubes

HSN Code 48131000 represents Cigarette Paper in Booklets or Tubes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cigarette Paper in Booklets or Tubes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48131000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cigarette Paper in Booklets or Tubes.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48131000

HSN Code 48131000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

In the form of booklets or tubes

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4813 - Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48131000 not include?

Cigarette Paper in Booklets or Tubes does not include products with the following descriptions.

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48131000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹225 Cr

+0.43% vs FY 2024-25

0.0058% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹10 Cr

+60.74% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹215 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1156 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4813

FY 2025-26

69.85%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4813’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 2.85% of Sub-Chapter 4813’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4813

FY 2025-26

#1 of 4

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4813

Import-side rank: #4 of 4

At a glance

56.81%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#1828

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+244.65%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

69.85%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4813

Share of Sub-Chapter 4813 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48131000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5027

Balance

+7.70

Exports

9.63 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

— YoY

32.21% of Sub-Ch. 4813

Imports

1.93 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

1.65% of Sub-Ch. 4813

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3472

Balance

+31.27

Exports

33.19 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+244.65% YoY

58.35% of Sub-Ch. 4813

Imports

1.92 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−0.52% YoY

1.84% of Sub-Ch. 4813

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2118

Balance

+92.76

Exports

95.77 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

+188.55% YoY

86.10% of Sub-Ch. 4813

Imports

3.01 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+56.77% YoY

2.51% of Sub-Ch. 4813

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1703

Balance

+183.56

Exports

189.45 ₹ Cr

0.0060% share

+97.82% YoY

78.03% of Sub-Ch. 4813

Imports

5.89 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+95.68% YoY

4.68% of Sub-Ch. 4813

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1813

Balance

+174.88

Exports

185.56 ₹ Cr

0.0051% share

−2.05% YoY

65.61% of Sub-Ch. 4813

Imports

10.68 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+81.32% YoY

5.54% of Sub-Ch. 4813

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1882

Balance

+172.12

Exports

181.20 ₹ Cr

0.0050% share

−2.35% YoY

68.66% of Sub-Ch. 4813

Imports

9.08 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−14.98% YoY

3.88% of Sub-Ch. 4813

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1723

Balance

+217.68

Exports

223.59 ₹ Cr

0.0061% share

+23.39% YoY

70.10% of Sub-Ch. 4813

Imports

5.91 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−34.91% YoY

2.09% of Sub-Ch. 4813

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #1828

Balance

+215.06

Exports

224.56 ₹ Cr

0.0058% share

+0.43% YoY

69.85% of Sub-Ch. 4813

Imports

9.50 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+60.74% YoY

2.85% of Sub-Ch. 4813

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

56.81% /yr

Imports

25.57% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 4813 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹321.47 Cr

Import

₹333.89 Cr

Trade Balance

−12.42

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48131000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 56.81% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48131000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 56.81% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹9.63 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹224.56 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 48131000 Ranked #1828 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 48131000 ranks #1828 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4813, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #1156 of 12872.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48131000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48131000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 244.65% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹215.06 Crore in HSN Code 48131000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹224.56 Cr exceeded imports of ₹9.50 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹215.06 Crore — ranking #1156 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 25.57% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Cigarette Paper in Booklets or Tubes

India's imports under HSN Code 48131000 have grown at 25.57% CAGR, reaching ₹9.50 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 48131000 Contributes 69.85% of Sub-Chapter 4813 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4813, HSN Code 48131000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 69.85% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 2.85% share (rank #4).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48131000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48131000 ?

It includes In Rolls Of A Width Not Exceeding 5 Cm

How should mixed supplies be billed when Cigarette Paper in Booklets or Tubes is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cigarette Paper in Booklets or Tubes; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Cigarette Paper in Booklets or Tubes?

Under HSN 48131000, Cigarette Paper in Booklets or Tubes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cigarette Paper in Booklets or Tubes?

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 Cigarette Paper in Booklets or Tubes?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cigarette Paper in Booklets or Tubes?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cigarette Paper in Booklets or Tubes?

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.

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