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HSN Code 48183000: Paper Tablecloths and Serviettes

HSN Code 48183000 represents Paper Tablecloths and Serviettes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Paper Tablecloths and Serviettes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48183000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Paper Tablecloths and Serviettes.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48183000

HSN Code 48183000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Tablecloths and serviettes

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 48183000 not include?

Paper Tablecloths and Serviettes does not include products with the following descriptions.

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48183000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹11 Cr

−11.83% vs FY 2024-25

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹9 Cr

+74.54% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹2 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4330 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4818

FY 2025-26

11.05%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4818’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 4.82% of Sub-Chapter 4818’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4818

FY 2025-26

#3 of 5

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

Import-side rank: #4 of 5

At a glance

2.01%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#5828

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+44.60%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

11.05%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4818

Share of Sub-Chapter 4818 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48183000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5011

Balance

+6.82

Exports

9.79 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

— YoY

15.89% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

2.97 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

2.33% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5012

Balance

+5.86

Exports

9.99 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+2.04% YoY

16.46% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

4.13 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+39.06% YoY

3.18% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5504

Balance

+4.25

Exports

7.04 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−29.53% YoY

11.28% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

2.79 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−32.45% YoY

2.99% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5461

Balance

+7.24

Exports

10.18 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+44.60% YoY

12.90% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

2.94 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+5.38% YoY

3.28% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5433

Balance

+5.78

Exports

11.55 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+13.46% YoY

12.65% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

5.77 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+96.26% YoY

4.05% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5094

Balance

+11.25

Exports

15.85 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+37.23% YoY

16.16% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

4.60 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−20.28% YoY

3.65% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5482

Balance

+7.38

Exports

12.76 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−19.50% YoY

12.28% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

5.38 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+16.96% YoY

3.45% of Sub-Ch. 4818

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #5828

Balance

+1.86

Exports

11.25 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−11.83% YoY

11.05% of Sub-Ch. 4818

Imports

9.39 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+74.54% YoY

4.82% of Sub-Ch. 4818

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

2.01% /yr

Imports

17.87% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 4818 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹101.78 Cr

Import

₹194.91 Cr

Trade Balance

−93.13

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48183000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 2.01% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48183000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.01% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹9.79 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.25 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 48183000 Ranked #5828 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 48183000 ranks #5828 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4818, it ranks #3 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #4330 of 12872.

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 ₹1.86 Crore in HSN Code 48183000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹11.25 Cr exceeded imports of ₹9.39 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.86 Crore — ranking #4330 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 17.87% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Paper Tablecloths and Serviettes

India's imports under HSN Code 48183000 have grown at 17.87% CAGR, reaching ₹9.39 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 48183000 Contributes 11.05% of Sub-Chapter 4818 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4818, HSN Code 48183000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 11.05% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 4.82% share (rank #4).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48183000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48183000 ?

It includes Toilet Paper & Similar Paper for Household

How should mixed supplies be billed when Paper 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 Paper Tablecloths and Serviettes; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

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

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

Any common misclassification issue with Paper 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.

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