HSN Code 48201010: Registers/Account Books

HSN Code 48201010 represents Registers/Account Books under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Registers/Account Books correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48201010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Registers/Account Books.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48201010

HSN Code 48201010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles : Registers, account books

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4820 - Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads,memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, excise books, blotting-pads, binders (looseleaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for collections and book covers, of paper or paperboard

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48201010 not include?

Registers/Account Books does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 48201020

Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles : letter pads

HSN Code 48201090

Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles : other (other than notebook, Graph books, & laboratory note book and notebooks)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48201010 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

₹32 Cr

−5.24% vs FY 2023-24

0.0009% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1 Cr

+340.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹31 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2504 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4820

FY 2024-25

1.61%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4820’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 1.11% of Sub-Chapter 4820’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4820

FY 2024-25

#6 of 9

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4820

Import-side rank: #7 of 9

At a glance

8.54%

Export CAGR

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

#4235

National Export Rank

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

+57.91%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

1.61%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4820

Share of Sub-Chapter 4820 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48201010

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 #4138

Balance

+18.06

Exports

19.60 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

— YoY

1.53% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

1.54 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

3.35% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3560

Balance

+30.44

Exports

30.95 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+57.91% YoY

2.24% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−66.88% YoY

0.93% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3668

Balance

+29.74

Exports

29.89 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

−3.42% YoY

2.60% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−70.59% YoY

0.63% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4071

Balance

+28.93

Exports

29.42 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−1.57% YoY

1.99% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+226.67% YoY

1.30% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4029

Balance

+31.97

Exports

32.84 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+11.62% YoY

1.57% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+77.55% YoY

1.38% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4085

Balance

+33.56

Exports

33.81 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+2.95% YoY

1.57% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−71.26% YoY

0.33% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4235

Balance

+30.94

Exports

32.04 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−5.24% YoY

1.61% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

1.10 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+340.00% YoY

1.11% of Sub-Ch. 4820

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

8.54% /yr

Imports

−5.45% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 4820 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,989.06 Cr

Import

₹99.27 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,889.79

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48201010 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 8.54% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48201010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.54% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹19.60 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹32.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48201010 Ranked #4235 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48201010 ranks #4235 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4820, it ranks #6 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #2504 of 12657.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48201010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48201010 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 57.91% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹30.94 Crore in HSN Code 48201010 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹32.04 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.10 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹30.94 Crore — ranking #2504 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −5.45% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Registers/Account Books

India's imports under HSN Code 48201010 have grown at −5.45% CAGR, reaching ₹1.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48201010 Contributes 1.61% of Sub-Chapter 4820 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4820, HSN Code 48201010 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 1.61% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.11% share (rank #7).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48201010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48201010 ?

It includes Other Registers, Account Books, Diaries, and Articles

How should mixed supplies be billed when Registers/Account Books is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Registers/Account Books; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Registers/Account Books?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Registers/Account Books?

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 Registers/Account Books?

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 Registers/Account Books?

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

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.