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# HSN Code 48171000: Envelopes

- [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 4817: Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4817/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Envelopes | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 48171000 ?

It includes Paper Writing Blocks

### How much GST applies to Envelopes?

Under HSN 48171000, Envelopes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Envelopes is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Envelopes?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Envelopes?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Envelopes?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48171000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹217 Cr (+20.02% YoY) — 0.0059% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹11 Cr (+62.18% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹206 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1131 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4817: 94.30% of its exports; import side 69.31%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4817: #1 of 4 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 38.67% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1756 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +70.69% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4817: 94.30% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48171000

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. 4817 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4817 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 30.59 | 0.0013% | — | 74.79% | 5.78 | 0.0002% | — | 69.98% | +24.81 | #3549 |
| FY 2019-20 | 34.00 | 0.0015% | +11.15% | 84.62% | 4.57 | 0.0001% | −20.93% | 71.86% | +29.43 | #3431 |
| FY 2020-21 | 48.65 | 0.0023% | +43.09% | 86.14% | 4.99 | 0.0002% | +9.19% | 74.15% | +43.66 | #2976 |
| FY 2021-22 | 79.46 | 0.0025% | +63.33% | 76.96% | 6.36 | 0.0001% | +27.45% | 73.02% | +73.10 | #2713 |
| FY 2022-23 | 135.63 | 0.0037% | +70.69% | 86.04% | 6.12 | 0.0001% | −3.77% | 66.02% | +129.51 | #2167 |
| FY 2023-24 | 181.20 | 0.0050% | +33.60% | 94.25% | 7.06 | 0.0001% | +15.36% | 72.48% | +174.14 | #1882 |
| FY 2024-25 | 217.48 | 0.0059% | +20.02% | 94.30% | 11.45 | 0.0002% | +62.18% | 69.31% | +206.03 | #1756 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 38.67%/yr, imports 12.07%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48171000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 38.67% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 48171000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 38.67% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹30.59 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹217.48 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48171000 ranked #1756 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48171000 ranks #1756 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4817, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #1131 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48171000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48171000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 70.69% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹206.03 Crore in HSN Code 48171000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹217.48 Cr exceeded imports of ₹11.45 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹206.03 Crore — ranking #1131 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.07% CAGR signals rising demand for Envelopes

India's imports under HSN Code 48171000 have grown at 12.07% CAGR, reaching ₹11.45 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48171000 contributes 94.30% of Sub-Chapter 4817 exports — ranked #1

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4817, HSN Code 48171000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 94.30% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 69.31% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4817

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 48171000: Envelopes (this hsn code) | ₹217 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 48173090: Paper Boxes with Stationery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48173090/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 48172000: Postcards and letter cards](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48172000/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 48173010: Paper Writing Blocks](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48173010/) | < ₹1 Crore |