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# HSN Code 48194000: Other Sacks And Bags, Including Cones

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other sacks and bags, including cones | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 48194000 ?

It includes Other packing containers

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Sacks And Bags, Including Cones?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Sacks And Bags, Including Cones?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Sacks And Bags, Including Cones?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Sacks And Bags, Including Cones is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Sacks And Bags, Including Cones; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Sacks And Bags, Including Cones?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48194000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1,044 Cr (+54.55% YoY) — 0.0284% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹159 Cr (+41.09% YoY) — 0.0026% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹885 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #390 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4819: 37.08% of its exports; import side 13.14%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4819: #1 of 10 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 55.83% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #503 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +180.33% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4819: 37.08% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48194000

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 | 72.90 | 0.0032% | — | 8.75% | 89.82 | 0.0025% | — | 13.13% | −16.92 | #2370 |
| FY 2019-20 | 110.65 | 0.0050% | +51.78% | 11.10% | 60.43 | 0.0018% | −32.72% | 10.50% | +50.22 | #1908 |
| FY 2020-21 | 202.17 | 0.0094% | +82.71% | 18.60% | 58.23 | 0.0020% | −3.64% | 11.35% | +143.94 | #1347 |
| FY 2021-22 | 566.75 | 0.0181% | +180.33% | 30.82% | 70.18 | 0.0015% | +20.52% | 9.28% | +496.57 | #772 |
| FY 2022-23 | 574.91 | 0.0159% | +1.44% | 26.58% | 97.24 | 0.0017% | +38.56% | 11.60% | +477.67 | #831 |
| FY 2023-24 | 675.46 | 0.0187% | +17.49% | 28.55% | 112.77 | 0.0020% | +15.97% | 13.02% | +562.69 | #726 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,043.92 | 0.0284% | +54.55% | 37.08% | 159.11 | 0.0026% | +41.09% | 13.14% | +884.81 | #503 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 55.83%/yr, imports 10.00%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48194000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 55.83% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 48194000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 55.83% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹72.90 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,043.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48194000 ranked #503 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48194000 ranks #503 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4819, it ranks #1 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #390 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48194000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48194000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 180.33% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹884.81 Crore in HSN Code 48194000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,043.92 Cr exceeded imports of ₹159.11 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹884.81 Crore — ranking #390 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 10.00% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Sacks And Bags, Including Cones

India's imports under HSN Code 48194000 have grown at 10.00% CAGR, reaching ₹159.11 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48194000 contributes 37.08% of Sub-Chapter 4819 exports — ranked #1

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4819, HSN Code 48194000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 37.08% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 13.14% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48192010/) | ₹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 |