HSN Code 48201020: Letter Pads

HSN Code 48201020 represents Letter Pads under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Letter Pads correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48201020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Letter Pads.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48201020

HSN Code 48201020 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 : letter pads

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 48201020 not include?

Letter Pads does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 48201010

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

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 48201020 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

₹171 Cr

−6.01% vs FY 2023-24

0.0046% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+17.54% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹170 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1251 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4820

FY 2024-25

8.60%

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

Import side: 0.67% of Sub-Chapter 4820’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4820

FY 2024-25

#3 of 9

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

Import-side rank: #8 of 9

At a glance

16.48%

Export CAGR

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

#2010

National Export Rank

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

+68.22%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

8.60%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4820

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48201020

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 #2452

Balance

+68.04

Exports

68.50 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

— YoY

5.36% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

1.00% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1861

Balance

+114.48

Exports

115.23 ₹ Cr

0.0052% share

+68.22% YoY

8.34% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+63.04% YoY

1.37% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2129

Balance

+93.73

Exports

94.76 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

−17.76% YoY

8.24% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

1.03 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+37.33% YoY

4.30% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2155

Balance

+122.45

Exports

123.39 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

+30.21% YoY

8.33% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−8.74% YoY

2.49% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1872

Balance

+173.40

Exports

174.72 ₹ Cr

0.0048% share

+41.60% YoY

8.36% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

1.32 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+40.43% YoY

2.09% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1873

Balance

+181.49

Exports

182.06 ₹ Cr

0.0050% share

+4.20% YoY

8.46% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−56.82% YoY

0.75% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2010

Balance

+170.45

Exports

171.12 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

−6.01% YoY

8.60% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+17.54% YoY

0.67% of Sub-Ch. 4820

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

16.48% /yr

Imports

6.47% /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 48201020 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 16.48% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48201020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.48% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹68.50 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹171.12 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48201020 Ranked #2010 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48201020 ranks #2010 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4820, it ranks #3 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #1251 of 12657.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48201020 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48201020 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 68.22% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹170.45 Crore in HSN Code 48201020 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹171.12 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.67 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹170.45 Crore — ranking #1251 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 6.47% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Letter Pads

India's imports under HSN Code 48201020 have grown at 6.47% CAGR, reaching ₹0.67 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48201020 Contributes 8.60% of Sub-Chapter 4820 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4820, HSN Code 48201020 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 8.60% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.67% share (rank #8).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48201020 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48201020 ?

It includes Exercise books

How much GST applies to Letter Pads?

Under HSN 48201020, Letter Pads attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Letter Pads is sold with other items?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Letter Pads?

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 Letter Pads?

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 Letter Pads?

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.