HSN Code 48182000: Handkerchiefs, tissues, and towels

HSN Code 48182000 represents Handkerchiefs, tissues, and towels under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Handkerchiefs, tissues, and towels correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48182000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Handkerchiefs, tissues, and towels.

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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	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	Handkerchiefs, cleaning or facial tissues and towels	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

Handkerchiefs, cleaning or facial tissues and towels

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%

HSN Code	Description
48181000	Toilet paper
48183000	Tablecloths and serviettes
48185000	Articles of apparel and clothing accessories
48189000	Other

HSN Code 48181000

Toilet paper

HSN Code 48183000

Tablecloths and serviettes

HSN Code 48185000

Articles of apparel and clothing accessories

HSN Code 48189000

Other

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What products are classified under HSN 48182000 ?

It includes Articles of apparel and clothing accessories

How should mixed supplies be billed when Handkerchiefs, tissues, and towels is sold with other items?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Handkerchiefs, tissues, and towels?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Handkerchiefs, tissues, and towels?

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 Handkerchiefs, tissues, and towels?

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

How much GST applies to Handkerchiefs, tissues, and towels?

Under HSN 48182000, Handkerchiefs, tissues, and towels attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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.

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