HSN Code 48172000: Postcards and letter cards

HSN Code 48172000 represents Postcards and letter cards under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Postcards and letter cards correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48172000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Postcards and letter cards.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
48	Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp of paper or of paperboard	4817	Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery	Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4817 – Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery

CGST 9%

SGST 9%

IGST 18%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
48171000	Envelopes
48173010	Boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery: Writing blocks
48173090	Boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery: Other

HSN Code 48171000

Envelopes

HSN Code 48173010

Boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery: Writing blocks

HSN Code 48173090

Boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery: Other

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GST-ARA-128/2018-19/B-117	M/S. Maneckji Cooper Education Trust (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)

Order No. GST-ARA-128/2018-19/B-117

M/S. Maneckji Cooper Education Trust (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)

What products are classified under HSN 48172000 ?

It includes Paper Boxes with Stationery

Any common misclassification issue with Postcards and letter cards?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Postcards and letter cards?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Postcards and letter cards is sold with other items?

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

How much GST applies to Postcards and letter cards?

Under HSN 48172000, Postcards and letter cards attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Postcards and letter cards?

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 Postcards and letter cards?

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.

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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.

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