HSN Code 48201090: Other Registers, Account Books, Diaries, and Articles

HSN Code 48201090 represents Other Registers, Account Books, Diaries, and Articles under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Registers, Account Books, Diaries, and Articles correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48201090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Registers, Account Books, Diaries, and Articles.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48201090

HSN Code 48201090 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 : other (other than notebook, Graph books, & laboratory note book and notebooks)

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 48201090 not include?

Other Registers, Account Books, Diaries, and Articles 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 48201020

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48201090 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

₹999 Cr

+5.93% vs FY 2023-24

0.0271% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹73 Cr

+33.53% vs FY 2023-24

0.0012% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹926 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #374 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4820

FY 2024-25

50.22%

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

Import side: 73.50% of Sub-Chapter 4820’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4820

FY 2024-25

#1 of 9

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 9

At a glance

6.43%

Export CAGR

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

#528

National Export Rank

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

+24.94%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

50.22%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4820

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48201090

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 #480

Balance

+664.30

Exports

687.31 ₹ Cr

0.0301% share

— YoY

53.77% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

23.01 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

50.11% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #469

Balance

+691.78

Exports

722.53 ₹ Cr

0.0328% share

+5.12% YoY

52.31% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

30.75 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+33.64% YoY

56.08% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #547

Balance

+623.35

Exports

637.21 ₹ Cr

0.0296% share

−11.81% YoY

55.44% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

13.86 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−54.93% YoY

57.85% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #595

Balance

+726.93

Exports

751.02 ₹ Cr

0.0239% share

+17.86% YoY

50.68% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

24.09 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+73.81% YoY

63.80% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #536

Balance

+897.76

Exports

938.31 ₹ Cr

0.0259% share

+24.94% YoY

44.89% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

40.55 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+68.33% YoY

64.31% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #542

Balance

+888.43

Exports

943.07 ₹ Cr

0.0261% share

+0.51% YoY

43.84% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

54.64 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+34.75% YoY

71.44% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #528

Balance

+926.02

Exports

998.98 ₹ Cr

0.0271% share

+5.93% YoY

50.22% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

72.96 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+33.53% YoY

73.50% of Sub-Ch. 4820

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

6.43% /yr

Imports

21.21% /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 48201090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 6.43% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48201090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.43% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹687.31 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹998.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48201090 Ranked #528 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48201090 ranks #528 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4820, it ranks #1 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #374 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48201090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48201090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 24.94% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹926.02 Crore in HSN Code 48201090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹998.98 Cr exceeded imports of ₹72.96 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹926.02 Crore — ranking #374 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 21.21% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Registers, Account Books, Diaries, and Articles

India's imports under HSN Code 48201090 have grown at 21.21% CAGR, reaching ₹72.96 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48201090 Contributes 50.22% of Sub-Chapter 4820 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4820, HSN Code 48201090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 50.22% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 73.50% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48201090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48201090 ?

It includes Binders, folders and covers

How much GST applies to Other Registers, Account Books, Diaries, and Articles?

Under HSN 48201090, Other Registers, Account Books, Diaries, and Articles attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Other Registers, Account Books, Diaries, and Articles?

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 Registers, Account Books, Diaries, and Articles?

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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Registers, Account Books, Diaries, and Articles is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Registers, Account Books, Diaries, and Articles?

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.

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.