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 or export of Exercise books.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48202000

HSN Code 48202000 relates to the following description.

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%

What does HSN Code 48202000 not include?

Exercise books 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

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 48202000 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

₹678 Cr

−24.03% vs FY 2023-24

0.0184% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹3 Cr

−19.28% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹675 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #482 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4820

FY 2024-25

34.07%

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

Import side: 2.95% of Sub-Chapter 4820’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4820

FY 2024-25

#2 of 9

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

Import-side rank: #4 of 9

At a glance

8.87%

Export CAGR

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

#756

National Export Rank

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

+62.64%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

34.07%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4820

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48202000

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 #781

Balance

+404.49

Exports

406.99 ₹ Cr

0.0178% share

— YoY

31.84% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

2.50 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

5.44% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #765

Balance

+409.65

Exports

416.69 ₹ Cr

0.0189% share

+2.38% YoY

30.17% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

7.04 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+181.60% YoY

12.84% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1016

Balance

+304.86

Exports

305.80 ₹ Cr

0.0142% share

−26.61% YoY

26.61% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−86.65% YoY

3.92% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #913

Balance

+467.74

Exports

469.40 ₹ Cr

0.0150% share

+53.50% YoY

31.68% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

1.66 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+76.60% YoY

4.40% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #635

Balance

+760.16

Exports

763.43 ₹ Cr

0.0211% share

+62.64% YoY

36.52% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

3.27 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+96.99% YoY

5.19% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #562

Balance

+888.35

Exports

891.98 ₹ Cr

0.0247% share

+16.84% YoY

41.46% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

3.63 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+11.01% YoY

4.75% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #756

Balance

+674.73

Exports

677.66 ₹ Cr

0.0184% share

−24.03% YoY

34.07% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

2.93 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−19.28% YoY

2.95% of Sub-Ch. 4820

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

8.87% /yr

Imports

2.68% /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 48202000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 8.87% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48202000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.87% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹406.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹677.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48202000 Ranked #756 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48202000 ranks #756 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4820, it ranks #2 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #482 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48202000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48202000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 62.64% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹674.73 Crore in HSN Code 48202000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹677.66 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2.93 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹674.73 Crore — ranking #482 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 2.68% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Exercise books

India's imports under HSN Code 48202000 have grown at 2.68% CAGR, reaching ₹2.93 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48202000 Contributes 34.07% of Sub-Chapter 4820 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4820, HSN Code 48202000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 34.07% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.95% share (rank #4).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48202000 and GST compliance.

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.