HSN Code 48205000: Albums for samples or for collections

HSN Code 48205000 represents Albums for samples or for collections under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Albums for samples or for collections correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48205000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Albums for samples or for collections.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48205000

HSN Code 48205000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Albums for samples or for collections

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 48205000 not include?

Albums for samples or for collections 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 48205000 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 Cr

−7.14% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹3 Cr

+6.77% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹2 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8074 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4820

FY 2024-25

0.07%

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

Import side: 2.86% of Sub-Chapter 4820’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4820

FY 2024-25

#7 of 9

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

Import-side rank: #5 of 9

At a glance

−17.95%

Export CAGR

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

#8001

National Export Rank

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

+149.33%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

0.07%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4820

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48205000

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 #6068

Balance

+3.28

Exports

4.26 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

0.33% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

2.13% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7865

Balance

−0.78

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−82.39% YoY

0.05% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

1.53 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+56.12% YoY

2.79% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #7055

Balance

+1.16

Exports

1.87 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+149.33% YoY

0.16% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−53.59% YoY

2.96% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7474

Balance

+1.14

Exports

1.72 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−8.02% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−18.31% YoY

1.54% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #7664

Balance

+0.30

Exports

1.61 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−6.40% YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

1.31 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+125.86% YoY

2.08% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #7924

Balance

−1.26

Exports

1.40 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−13.04% YoY

0.07% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

2.66 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+103.05% YoY

3.48% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8001

Balance

−1.54

Exports

1.30 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−7.14% YoY

0.07% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

2.84 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+6.77% YoY

2.86% of Sub-Ch. 4820

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−17.95% /yr

Imports

19.40% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 48205000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −17.95% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48205000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −17.95% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹4.26 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48205000 Ranked #8001 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48205000 ranks #8001 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4820, it ranks #7 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #8074 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48205000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48205000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 149.33% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1.54 Crore in HSN Code 48205000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2.84 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.30 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.54 Crore — ranking #8074 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 19.40% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Albums for samples or for collections

India's imports under HSN Code 48205000 have grown at 19.40% CAGR, reaching ₹2.84 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48205000 Contributes 0.07% of Sub-Chapter 4820 Exports — Ranked #7

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4820, HSN Code 48205000 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.07% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.86% share (rank #5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48205000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48205000 ?

It includes Other stationery articles of paper or paperboard

How much GST applies to Albums for samples or for collections?

Under HSN 48205000, Albums for samples or for collections attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Albums for samples or for collections is sold with other items?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Albums for samples or for collections?

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 Albums for samples or for collections?

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 Albums for samples or for collections?

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.