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# HSN Code 48211010: Printed Paper Tags

- [Section 10: Guide to HSN Section 10](https://busy.in/hsn/section-10/)
- [Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp of paper or of paperboard](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-48/)
- [Sub-chapter 4821: Paper labels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4821/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Printed : Paper tags | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 48211010 ?

It includes Other Printed

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Printed Paper Tags is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Printed Paper Tags; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Printed Paper Tags?

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 Printed Paper Tags?

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 Printed Paper Tags?

Under HSN 48211010, Printed Paper Tags attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Printed Paper Tags?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48211010 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹66 Cr (+11.20% YoY) — 0.0018% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹163 Cr (+7.53% YoY) — 0.0027% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹97 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10778 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4821: 23.97% of its exports; import side 19.64%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4821: #2 of 5 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 6.81% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3238 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +42.85% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4821: 23.97% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48211010

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 4821 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4821 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 44.36 | 0.0019% | — | 20.60% | 173.58 | 0.0048% | — | 27.88% | −129.22 | #3038 |
| FY 2019-20 | 46.32 | 0.0021% | +4.42% | 20.53% | 151.60 | 0.0045% | −12.66% | 23.42% | −105.28 | #2987 |
| FY 2020-21 | 35.64 | 0.0017% | −23.06% | 20.59% | 133.35 | 0.0046% | −12.04% | 23.05% | −97.71 | #3420 |
| FY 2021-22 | 50.91 | 0.0016% | +42.85% | 22.19% | 189.68 | 0.0042% | +42.24% | 26.69% | −138.77 | #3335 |
| FY 2022-23 | 58.36 | 0.0016% | +14.63% | 22.24% | 187.16 | 0.0033% | −1.33% | 24.77% | −128.80 | #3274 |
| FY 2023-24 | 59.22 | 0.0016% | +1.47% | 20.63% | 151.22 | 0.0027% | −19.20% | 20.08% | −92.00 | #3296 |
| FY 2024-25 | 65.85 | 0.0018% | +11.20% | 23.97% | 162.61 | 0.0027% | +7.53% | 19.64% | −96.76 | #3238 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 6.81%/yr, imports -1.08%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48211010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 6.81% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 48211010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.81% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹44.36 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹65.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48211010 ranked #3238 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48211010 ranks #3238 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4821, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10778 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48211010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48211010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 42.85% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹96.76 Crore in HSN Code 48211010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹162.61 Cr exceeded exports of ₹65.85 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹96.76 Crore — ranking #10778 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -1.08% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Printed Paper Tags

India's imports under HSN Code 48211010 have grown at -1.08% CAGR, reaching ₹162.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48211010 contributes 23.97% of Sub-Chapter 4821 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4821, HSN Code 48211010 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 23.97% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 19.64% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4821

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 48211020: Printed \| Labels](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48211020/) | ₹117 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 48211010: Printed Paper Tags (this hsn code) | ₹66 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 48211090: Other Printed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48211090/) | ₹43 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 48219090: Paper or paperboard labels, whether or not printed \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48219090/) | ₹35 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 48219010: Other : labels](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48219010/) | ₹14 Cr |