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# HSN Code 48192010: Cartons for Match Sticks

- [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 4819: Cartons, boxes, cases, of paperboard](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4819/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper and paperboard: Cartons, boxes, cases, intended for the packing of match sticks | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 48192010 ?

It includes Folding cartons, boxes, and cases of non-corrugated paper

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cartons for Match Sticks?

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 Cartons for Match Sticks?

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 Cartons for Match Sticks?

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 Cartons for Match Sticks?

Under HSN 48192010, Cartons for Match Sticks attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cartons for Match Sticks is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48192010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹36 Cr (−29.49% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹6 Cr (−20.88% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹30 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2522 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4819: 1.28% of its exports; import side 0.49%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4819: #8 of 10 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 1.48% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4069 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +37.76% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4819: 1.28% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48192010

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. 4819 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4819 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 32.89 | 0.0014% | — | 3.95% | 31.87 | 0.0009% | — | 4.66% | +1.02 | #3453 |
| FY 2019-20 | 45.31 | 0.0021% | +37.76% | 4.55% | 7.54 | 0.0002% | −76.34% | 1.31% | +37.77 | #3028 |
| FY 2020-21 | 50.24 | 0.0023% | +10.88% | 4.62% | 6.04 | 0.0002% | −19.89% | 1.18% | +44.20 | #2923 |
| FY 2021-22 | 46.25 | 0.0015% | −7.94% | 2.52% | 10.72 | 0.0002% | +77.48% | 1.42% | +35.53 | #3471 |
| FY 2022-23 | 56.49 | 0.0016% | +22.14% | 2.61% | 6.67 | 0.0001% | −37.78% | 0.80% | +49.82 | #3310 |
| FY 2023-24 | 50.94 | 0.0014% | −9.82% | 2.15% | 7.47 | 0.0001% | +11.99% | 0.86% | +43.47 | #3506 |
| FY 2024-25 | 35.92 | 0.0010% | −29.49% | 1.28% | 5.91 | 0.0001% | −20.88% | 0.49% | +30.01 | #4069 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 1.48%/yr, imports -24.48%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48192010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 1.48% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 48192010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.48% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹32.89 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹35.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48192010 ranked #4069 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48192010 ranks #4069 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4819, it ranks #8 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #2522 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48192010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48192010 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 37.76% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹30.01 Crore in HSN Code 48192010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹35.92 Cr exceeded imports of ₹5.91 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹30.01 Crore — ranking #2522 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -24.48% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cartons for Match Sticks

India's imports under HSN Code 48192010 have grown at -24.48% CAGR, reaching ₹5.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48192010 contributes 1.28% of Sub-Chapter 4819 exports — ranked #8

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4819, HSN Code 48192010 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 1.28% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.49% share (rank #8).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4819

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 48194000: Other Sacks And Bags, Including Cones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48194000/) | ₹1,044 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 48192020: Folding Cartons & Boxes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48192020/) | ₹546 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 48192090: Folding cartons, boxes, and cases of non-corrugated paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48192090/) | ₹506 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 48191010: Corrugated boxes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48191010/) | ₹383 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 48191090: Corrugated paper cartons](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48191090/) | ₹93 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 48195090: Other packing containers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48195090/) | ₹92 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 48193000: Sacks and bags over 40 cm width](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48193000/) | ₹82 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 48192010: Cartons for Match Sticks (this hsn code) | ₹36 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 48195010: Corrugated Paper/Paperboard Packing Containers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48195010/) | ₹17 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 48196000: Office Use Boxes (Paperboard)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48196000/) | ₹15 Cr |