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# HSN Code 48183000: Tablecloths And Serviettes

- [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 4818: Toilet paper, tissues, diapers & sanitary paper articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4818/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tablecloths and serviettes | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 48183000 ?

It includes Toilet Paper & Similar Paper for Household

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Tablecloths And Serviettes is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Tablecloths And Serviettes?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Tablecloths And Serviettes?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Tablecloths And Serviettes?

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.

### How much GST applies to Tablecloths And Serviettes?

Under HSN 48183000, Tablecloths And Serviettes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Tablecloths And Serviettes?

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 48183000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹13 Cr (−19.50% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹5 Cr (+16.96% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹7 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3509 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4818: 12.28% of its exports; import side 3.45%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4818: #2 of 5 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 4.51% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5482 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +44.60% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4818: 12.28% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48183000

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. 4818 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4818 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 9.79 | 0.0004% | — | 15.89% | 2.97 | 0.0001% | — | 2.33% | +6.82 | #5011 |
| FY 2019-20 | 9.99 | 0.0005% | +2.04% | 16.46% | 4.13 | 0.0001% | +39.06% | 3.18% | +5.86 | #5012 |
| FY 2020-21 | 7.04 | 0.0003% | −29.53% | 11.28% | 2.79 | 0.0001% | −32.45% | 2.99% | +4.25 | #5504 |
| FY 2021-22 | 10.18 | 0.0003% | +44.60% | 12.90% | 2.94 | 0.0001% | +5.38% | 3.28% | +7.24 | #5461 |
| FY 2022-23 | 11.55 | 0.0003% | +13.46% | 12.65% | 5.77 | 0.0001% | +96.26% | 4.05% | +5.78 | #5433 |
| FY 2023-24 | 15.85 | 0.0004% | +37.23% | 16.16% | 4.60 | 0.0001% | −20.28% | 3.65% | +11.25 | #5094 |
| FY 2024-25 | 12.76 | 0.0003% | −19.50% | 12.28% | 5.38 | 0.0001% | +16.96% | 3.45% | +7.38 | #5482 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 4.51%/yr, imports 10.41%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48183000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 4.51% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 48183000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.51% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹9.79 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹12.76 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48183000 ranked #5482 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48183000 ranks #5482 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4818, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #3509 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48183000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48183000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 44.60% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹7.38 Crore in HSN Code 48183000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹12.76 Cr exceeded imports of ₹5.38 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹7.38 Crore — ranking #3509 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 10.41% CAGR signals rising demand for Tablecloths And Serviettes

India's imports under HSN Code 48183000 have grown at 10.41% CAGR, reaching ₹5.38 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48183000 contributes 12.28% of Sub-Chapter 4818 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4818, HSN Code 48183000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 12.28% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.45% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4818

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 48189000: Toilet Paper & Similar Paper for Household](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48189000/) | ₹70 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 48183000: Tablecloths And Serviettes (this hsn code) | ₹13 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 48181000: Toilet Paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48181000/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 48182000: Handkerchiefs, tissues, and towels](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48182000/) | ₹10 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 48185000: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48185000/) | < ₹1 Crore |