HSN Code 48149000: Wallpaper & wall coverings

HSN Code 48149000 represents Wallpaper & wall coverings under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Wallpaper & wall coverings correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48149000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Wallpaper & wall coverings.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48149000

HSN Code 48149000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4814 - Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48149000 not include?

Wallpaper & wall coverings does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 48142000

Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, consisting of paper coated or covered, on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics

HSN Code 48143000

Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper - wallpaper and similar wall coverings, consisting of paper covered, on the face side, with plaiting material, whether or not bound together in parallel strands or woven

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48149000 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

₹4 Cr

−30.32% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹34 Cr

−10.12% vs FY 2023-24

0.0006% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹30 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9831 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4814

FY 2024-25

17.44%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4814’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 16.34% of Sub-Chapter 4814’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4814

FY 2024-25

#2 of 3

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4814

Import-side rank: #2 of 3

At a glance

−57.15%

Export CAGR

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

#6842

National Export Rank

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

+91.44%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

17.44%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4814

Share of Sub-Chapter 4814 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48149000

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 #494

Balance

+632.01

Exports

672.40 ₹ Cr

0.0294% share

— YoY

57.51% of Sub-Ch. 4814

Imports

40.39 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

— YoY

23.73% of Sub-Ch. 4814

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #906

Balance

+296.31

Exports

335.42 ₹ Cr

0.0152% share

−50.12% YoY

57.40% of Sub-Ch. 4814

Imports

39.11 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−3.17% YoY

23.49% of Sub-Ch. 4814

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4123

Balance

−4.69

Exports

20.99 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−93.74% YoY

38.91% of Sub-Ch. 4814

Imports

25.68 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−34.34% YoY

14.48% of Sub-Ch. 4814

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6166

Balance

−29.71

Exports

5.84 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−72.18% YoY

3.40% of Sub-Ch. 4814

Imports

35.55 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+38.43% YoY

11.16% of Sub-Ch. 4814

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5480

Balance

−22.88

Exports

11.18 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+91.44% YoY

2.63% of Sub-Ch. 4814

Imports

34.06 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−4.19% YoY

1.93% of Sub-Ch. 4814

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6365

Balance

−31.76

Exports

5.97 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−46.60% YoY

0.49% of Sub-Ch. 4814

Imports

37.73 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+10.78% YoY

16.43% of Sub-Ch. 4814

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6842

Balance

−29.75

Exports

4.16 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−30.32% YoY

17.44% of Sub-Ch. 4814

Imports

33.91 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−10.12% YoY

16.34% of Sub-Ch. 4814

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−57.15% /yr

Imports

−2.87% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4814 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹23.86 Cr

Import

₹207.58 Cr

Trade Balance

−183.72

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48149000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −57.15% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48149000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −57.15% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹672.40 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.16 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48149000 Ranked #6842 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48149000 ranks #6842 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4814, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #9831 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48149000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48149000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 91.44% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹29.75 Crore in HSN Code 48149000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹33.91 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.16 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹29.75 Crore — ranking #9831 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −2.87% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Wallpaper & wall coverings

India's imports under HSN Code 48149000 have grown at −2.87% CAGR, reaching ₹33.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48149000 Contributes 17.44% of Sub-Chapter 4814 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4814, HSN Code 48149000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 17.44% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 16.34% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48149000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48149000 ?

It includes Self-Copy Paper | Paper For Fax Machine

How should mixed supplies be billed when Wallpaper & wall coverings is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Wallpaper & wall coverings; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Wallpaper & wall coverings?

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 Wallpaper & wall coverings?

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 Wallpaper & wall coverings?

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 Wallpaper & wall coverings?

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

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.