HSN Code 48181000: Toilet Paper

HSN Code 48181000 represents Toilet Paper under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Toilet Paper correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48181000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Toilet Paper.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48181000

HSN Code 48181000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Toilet paper

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4818 - Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, table cloths, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48181000 not include?

Toilet Paper does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48181000 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

₹11 Cr

+38.73% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹16 Cr

+26.75% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹4 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8532 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4818

FY 2024-25

10.90%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4818’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 10.01% of Sub-Chapter 4818’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4818

FY 2024-25

#3 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4818

Import-side rank: #3 of 5

At a glance

6.38%

Export CAGR

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

#5654

National Export Rank

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

+115.88%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

10.90%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4818

Share of Sub-Chapter 4818 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48181000

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 #5307

Balance

+1.15

Exports

7.81 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

12.67% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

6.66 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

5.21% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6110

Balance

−3.68

Exports

4.03 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−48.40% YoY

6.64% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

7.71 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+15.77% YoY

5.93% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5271

Balance

+1.79

Exports

8.70 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+115.88% YoY

13.94% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

6.91 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−10.38% YoY

7.42% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5792

Balance

−0.14

Exports

7.86 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−9.66% YoY

9.96% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

8.00 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+15.77% YoY

8.94% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5627

Balance

+1.26

Exports

10.01 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+27.35% YoY

10.96% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

8.75 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+9.38% YoY

6.14% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5991

Balance

−4.14

Exports

8.16 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−18.48% YoY

8.32% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

12.30 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+40.57% YoY

9.77% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5654

Balance

−4.27

Exports

11.32 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+38.73% YoY

10.90% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

15.59 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+26.75% YoY

10.01% of Sub-Ch. 4818

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

6.38% /yr

Imports

15.23% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4818 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹103.88 Cr

Import

₹155.77 Cr

Trade Balance

−51.89

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48181000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 6.38% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48181000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.38% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹7.81 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.32 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48181000 Ranked #5654 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48181000 ranks #5654 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4818, it ranks #3 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #8532 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48181000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48181000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 115.88% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹4.27 Crore in HSN Code 48181000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹15.59 Cr exceeded exports of ₹11.32 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.27 Crore — ranking #8532 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 15.23% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Toilet Paper

India's imports under HSN Code 48181000 have grown at 15.23% CAGR, reaching ₹15.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48181000 Contributes 10.90% of Sub-Chapter 4818 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4818, HSN Code 48181000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 10.90% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.01% share (rank #3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48181000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48181000 ?

It includes Tablecloths And Serviettes

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Toilet Paper?

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 Toilet Paper is sold with other items?

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

How much GST applies to Toilet Paper?

Under HSN 48181000, Toilet Paper attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Toilet Paper?

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 Toilet Paper?

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

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.