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 or export of Handkerchiefs, tissues, and towels.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48182000

HSN Code 48182000 relates to the following description.

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%

What does HSN Code 48182000 not include?

Handkerchiefs, tissues, and towels does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48182000 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

₹10 Cr

−7.01% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹92 Cr

+21.66% vs FY 2023-24

0.0015% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹82 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10640 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4818

FY 2024-25

9.70%

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

Import side: 58.97% of Sub-Chapter 4818’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4818

FY 2024-25

#4 of 5

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 5

At a glance

6.89%

Export CAGR

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

#5776

National Export Rank

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

+71.75%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

9.70%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4818

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48182000

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 #5477

Balance

−70.02

Exports

6.76 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

10.97% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

76.78 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

— YoY

60.11% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5423

Balance

−68.66

Exports

7.17 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+6.07% YoY

11.82% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

75.83 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

−1.24% YoY

58.32% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5364

Balance

−22.52

Exports

8.00 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+11.58% YoY

12.82% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

30.52 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−59.75% YoY

32.76% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5071

Balance

−18.88

Exports

13.74 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+71.75% YoY

17.41% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

32.62 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+6.88% YoY

36.44% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4699

Balance

−53.32

Exports

19.53 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+42.14% YoY

21.38% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

72.85 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+123.33% YoY

51.12% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5637

Balance

−64.66

Exports

10.84 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−44.50% YoY

11.05% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

75.50 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+3.64% YoY

59.98% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5776

Balance

−81.77

Exports

10.08 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−7.01% YoY

9.70% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

91.85 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+21.66% YoY

58.97% of Sub-Ch. 4818

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

6.89% /yr

Imports

3.03% /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 48182000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 6.89% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48182000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.89% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.76 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹10.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48182000 Ranked #5776 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48182000 ranks #5776 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4818, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10640 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48182000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48182000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 71.75% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹81.77 Crore in HSN Code 48182000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹91.85 Cr exceeded exports of ₹10.08 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹81.77 Crore — ranking #10640 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 3.03% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Handkerchiefs, tissues, and towels

India's imports under HSN Code 48182000 have grown at 3.03% CAGR, reaching ₹91.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48182000 Contributes 9.70% of Sub-Chapter 4818 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4818, HSN Code 48182000 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 9.70% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 58.97% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48182000 and GST compliance.

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.