HSN Code 48196000: Office Use Boxes (Paperboard)

HSN Code 48196000 represents Office Use Boxes (Paperboard) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Office Use Boxes (Paperboard) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48196000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Office Use Boxes (Paperboard).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48196000

HSN Code 48196000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like

Chapter

48 - Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp of paper or of paperboard

Sub Chapter

4819 - Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48196000 not include?

Office Use Boxes (Paperboard) does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 48192010

Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper and paperboard: Cartons, boxes, cases, intended for the packing of match sticks

HSN Code 48192020

Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper and paperboard: Boxes

HSN Code 48192090

Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper and paperboard: Other

HSN Code 48195010

Other packing containers, including record sleeves : Made of corrugated paper or paperboard

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48196000 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

₹15 Cr

−6.89% vs FY 2023-24

0.0004% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹5 Cr

+22.49% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹11 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3273 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4819

FY 2024-25

0.55%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4819’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.38% of Sub-Chapter 4819’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4819

FY 2024-25

#10 of 10

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4819

Import-side rank: #9 of 10

At a glance

12.73%

Export CAGR

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

#5218

National Export Rank

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

+115.49%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

0.55%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4819

Share of Sub-Chapter 4819 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48196000

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 #5357

Balance

−1.62

Exports

7.51 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

0.90% of Sub-Ch. 4819

Imports

9.13 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

1.33% of Sub-Ch. 4819

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5892

Balance

+0.65

Exports

4.84 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−35.55% YoY

0.49% of Sub-Ch. 4819

Imports

4.19 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−54.11% YoY

0.73% of Sub-Ch. 4819

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5730

Balance

+3.48

Exports

5.92 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+22.31% YoY

0.54% of Sub-Ch. 4819

Imports

2.44 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−41.77% YoY

0.48% of Sub-Ch. 4819

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5657

Balance

+4.72

Exports

8.79 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+48.48% YoY

0.48% of Sub-Ch. 4819

Imports

4.07 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+66.80% YoY

0.54% of Sub-Ch. 4819

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5967

Balance

+3.64

Exports

7.68 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−12.63% YoY

0.36% of Sub-Ch. 4819

Imports

4.04 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−0.74% YoY

0.48% of Sub-Ch. 4819

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5029

Balance

+12.77

Exports

16.55 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+115.49% YoY

0.70% of Sub-Ch. 4819

Imports

3.78 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−6.44% YoY

0.44% of Sub-Ch. 4819

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5218

Balance

+10.78

Exports

15.41 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−6.89% YoY

0.55% of Sub-Ch. 4819

Imports

4.63 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+22.49% YoY

0.38% of Sub-Ch. 4819

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

12.73% /yr

Imports

−10.70% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 4819 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,815.01 Cr

Import

₹1,210.82 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,604.19

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48196000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 12.73% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48196000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.73% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹7.51 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹15.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48196000 Ranked #5218 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48196000 ranks #5218 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4819, it ranks #10 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #3273 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48196000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48196000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 115.49% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹10.78 Crore in HSN Code 48196000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹15.41 Cr exceeded imports of ₹4.63 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹10.78 Crore — ranking #3273 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −10.70% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Office Use Boxes (Paperboard)

India's imports under HSN Code 48196000 have grown at −10.70% CAGR, reaching ₹4.63 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48196000 Contributes 0.55% of Sub-Chapter 4819 Exports — Ranked #10

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4819, HSN Code 48196000 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.55% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.38% share (rank #9).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48196000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48196000 ?

It includes Letter Pads

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Office Use Boxes (Paperboard)?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Office Use Boxes (Paperboard)?

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

How much GST applies to Office Use Boxes (Paperboard)?

Under HSN 48196000, Office Use Boxes (Paperboard) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Office Use Boxes (Paperboard)?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Office Use Boxes (Paperboard)?

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.

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.