HSN Code 48209090: Other stationery articles of paper or paperboard

HSN Code 48209090 represents Other stationery articles of paper or paperboard under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other stationery articles of paper or paperboard correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48209090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other stationery articles of paper or paperboard.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48209090

HSN Code 48209090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Other

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 48209090 not include?

Other stationery articles of paper or paperboard 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 48209090 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

₹45 Cr

−3.64% vs FY 2023-24

0.0012% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹11 Cr

+7.50% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹35 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2423 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4820

FY 2024-25

2.28%

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

Import side: 10.69% of Sub-Chapter 4820’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4820

FY 2024-25

#5 of 9

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

Import-side rank: #2 of 9

At a glance

2.87%

Export CAGR

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

#3757

National Export Rank

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

+47.42%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

2.28%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4820

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48209090

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 #3263

Balance

+27.59

Exports

38.19 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

— YoY

2.99% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

10.60 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

23.08% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3115

Balance

+32.52

Exports

42.82 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+12.12% YoY

3.10% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

10.30 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−2.83% YoY

18.79% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3605

Balance

+25.97

Exports

31.15 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

−27.25% YoY

2.71% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

5.18 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−49.71% YoY

21.62% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3484

Balance

+39.04

Exports

45.92 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+47.42% YoY

3.10% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

6.88 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+32.82% YoY

18.22% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3267

Balance

+47.90

Exports

58.56 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+27.53% YoY

2.80% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

10.66 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+54.94% YoY

16.91% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3621

Balance

+37.10

Exports

46.97 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−19.79% YoY

2.18% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

9.87 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−7.41% YoY

12.91% of Sub-Ch. 4820

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3757

Balance

+34.65

Exports

45.26 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−3.64% YoY

2.28% of Sub-Ch. 4820

Imports

10.61 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+7.50% YoY

10.69% of Sub-Ch. 4820

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

2.87% /yr

Imports

0.02% /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 48209090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 2.87% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 48209090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.87% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹38.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹45.26 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48209090 Ranked #3757 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48209090 ranks #3757 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4820, it ranks #5 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #2423 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48209090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48209090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 47.42% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹34.65 Crore in HSN Code 48209090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹45.26 Cr exceeded imports of ₹10.61 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹34.65 Crore — ranking #2423 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 0.02% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other stationery articles of paper or paperboard

India's imports under HSN Code 48209090 have grown at 0.02% CAGR, reaching ₹10.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 48209090 Contributes 2.28% of Sub-Chapter 4820 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4820, HSN Code 48209090 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 2.28% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.69% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48209090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48209090 ?

It includes Printed | Labels

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other stationery articles of paper or paperboard?

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 much GST applies to Other stationery articles of paper or paperboard?

Under HSN 48209090, Other stationery articles of paper or paperboard attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other stationery articles of paper or paperboard?

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 Other stationery articles of paper or paperboard?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other stationery articles of paper or paperboard?

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

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.