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# HSN Code 48169010: Other Copying/Transfer Papers (Cut to Size)

- [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 4816: Copying paper, duplicator stencils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4816/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other :Other copying or transfer papers (excluding printed transfer) cut to size whether or not put up in boxes | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 48169010 ?

It includes Carbon, copy, transfer papers, stencils & plates, of paper | Other

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Copying/Transfer Papers (Cut to Size)?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Copying/Transfer Papers (Cut to Size) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Copying/Transfer Papers (Cut to Size); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Copying/Transfer Papers (Cut to Size)?

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 Other Copying/Transfer Papers (Cut to Size)?

Under HSN 48169010, Other Copying/Transfer Papers (Cut to Size) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Copying/Transfer Papers (Cut to Size)?

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 48169010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (−17.27% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−50.29% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4540 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4816: 12.66% of its exports; import side 4.12%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4816: #4 of 8 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 88.94% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7682 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +4,300.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4816: 12.66% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48169010

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. 4816 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4816 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.34% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 4.35% | −0.51 | #9577 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +125.00% | 0.56% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −69.09% | 1.57% | −0.08 | #9220 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +22.22% | 1.14% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +194.12% | 4.67% | −0.39 | #9183 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +72.73% | 1.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −76.00% | 0.66% | +0.07 | #9228 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −73.68% | 0.38% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +125.00% | 1.34% | −0.22 | #9890 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.20 | 0.0001% | +4,300.00% | 13.80% | 1.73 | 0.0000% | +540.74% | 7.63% | +0.47 | #7490 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.82 | 0.0000% | −17.27% | 12.66% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.29% | 4.12% | +0.96 | #7682 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 88.94%/yr, imports 7.73%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48169010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 88.94% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 48169010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 88.94% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48169010 ranked #7682 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48169010 ranks #7682 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4816, it ranks #4 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #4540 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48169010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48169010 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 4,300.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.96 Crore in HSN Code 48169010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.82 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.86 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.96 Crore — ranking #4540 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.73% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Copying/Transfer Papers (Cut to Size)

India's imports under HSN Code 48169010 have grown at 7.73% CAGR, reaching ₹0.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48169010 contributes 12.66% of Sub-Chapter 4816 exports — ranked #4

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4816, HSN Code 48169010 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 12.66% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.12% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4816

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 48162090: Self-Copy Paper \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48162090/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 48169090: Carbon, copy, transfer papers, stencils & plates, of paper \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48169090/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 48162010: Self-copy paper : Duplicating paper, cut to size](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48162010/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 48169010: Other Copying/Transfer Papers (Cut to Size) (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 48162020: Self-Copy Paper \| Paper For Fax Machine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48162020/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 48169020: Calculating Machine Paper Rolls/Strips (≤15cm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48169020/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 48161000: Duplicator Stencils Paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48161000/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 48163000: Self-Adhesive Gummed Paper Rolls](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48163000/) | — |