HSN Code 48202000: Exercise books

HSN Code 48202000 represents Exercise books under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Exercise books correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48202000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Exercise books.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
48	Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp of paper or of paperboard	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	Exercise books	6%	6%	12%	0%

Description of goods

Exercise 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 6%

SGST 6%

IGST 12%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
48201010	Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles : Registers, account books
48201020	Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles : letter pads
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)
48203000	Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers
48204000	Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets
48205000	Albums for samples or for collections
48209010	Other :Blotting papers cut to size
48209090	Other : Other

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

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)

HSN Code 48203000

Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers

HSN Code 48204000

Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets

HSN Code 48205000

Albums for samples or for collections

HSN Code 48209010

Other :Blotting papers cut to size

HSN Code 48209090

Other : Other

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Order Number	Description
GST-ARA-128/2018-19/B-117	M/S. Maneckji Cooper Education Trust (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)

Order No. GST-ARA-128/2018-19/B-117

M/S. Maneckji Cooper Education Trust (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)

What products are classified under HSN 48202000 ?

It includes Manifold business forms

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Exercise books?

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 Exercise 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 Exercise 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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Exercise 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.

How much GST applies to Exercise books?

Under HSN 48202000, Exercise books attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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.

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