HSN Code 48204000: Manifold business forms

HSN Code 48204000 represents Manifold business forms under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Manifold business forms correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48204000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Manifold business forms.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48204000

HSN Code 48204000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets

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 48204000 not include?

Manifold business forms 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 48204000 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

< ₹1 Crore

−71.36% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−62.50% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4774 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4820

FY 2024-25

0.03%

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

Import side: 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 4820’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4820

FY 2024-25

#8 of 9

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

Import-side rank: #9 of 9

At a glance

−3.13%

Export CAGR

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

#8722

National Export Rank

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

+71.76%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.03%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4820

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48204000

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 #7927

Balance

−0.09

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.05% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

1.70% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7790

Balance

+0.44

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+17.39% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−52.56% YoY

0.67% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #7794

Balance

+0.60

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+4.94% YoY

0.07% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−32.43% YoY

1.04% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7646

Balance

+0.65

Exports

1.46 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+71.76% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+224.00% YoY

2.15% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #7398

Balance

+0.88

Exports

2.08 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+42.47% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

1.20 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+48.15% YoY

1.90% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #7581

Balance

+1.91

Exports

1.99 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−4.33% YoY

0.09% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−93.33% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8722

Balance

+0.54

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−71.36% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−62.50% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 4820

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−3.13% /yr

Imports

−41.90% /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 48204000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −3.13% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48204000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −3.13% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.69 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48204000 Ranked #8722 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48204000 ranks #8722 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4820, it ranks #8 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #4774 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48204000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48204000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 71.76% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹0.54 Crore in HSN Code 48204000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.03 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.54 Crore — ranking #4774 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −41.90% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Manifold business forms

India's imports under HSN Code 48204000 have grown at −41.90% CAGR, reaching ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48204000 Contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 4820 Exports — Ranked #8

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4820, HSN Code 48204000 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #9).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48204000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48204000 ?

It includes Other |Blotting Papers Cut To Size

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Manifold business forms?

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 Manifold business forms?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Manifold business forms?

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 Manifold business forms?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

How much GST applies to Manifold business forms?

Under HSN 48204000, Manifold business forms 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.