HSN Code 48211010: Printed Paper Tags
HSN Code 48211010 represents Printed Paper Tags under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printed Paper Tags correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48211010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Printed Paper Tags.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48211010
HSN Code 48211010 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 48211010 not include?
Printed Paper Tags does not include products with the following descriptions.
Printed : Labels
Printed : other
Other : labels
Other : other
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48211010 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹66 Cr
0.0018% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹163 Cr
0.0027% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹97 Cr
Surplus rank #10778 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 4821
FY 2024-2523.97%
Share of Sub-Chapter 4821’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 19.64% of Sub-Chapter 4821’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4821
FY 2024-25#2 of 5
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4821
Import-side rank: #4 of 5
At a glance
6.81%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#3238
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+42.85%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
23.97%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4821
Share of Sub-Chapter 4821 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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.
Balance
−129.22
Exports
44.36 ₹ Cr
0.0019% share
— YoY
20.60% of Sub-Ch. 4821
Imports
173.58 ₹ Cr
0.0048% share
— YoY
27.88% of Sub-Ch. 4821
Balance
−105.28
Exports
46.32 ₹ Cr
0.0021% share
+4.42% YoY
20.53% of Sub-Ch. 4821
Imports
151.60 ₹ Cr
0.0045% share
−12.66% YoY
23.42% of Sub-Ch. 4821
Balance
−97.71
Exports
35.64 ₹ Cr
0.0017% share
−23.06% YoY
20.59% of Sub-Ch. 4821
Imports
133.35 ₹ Cr
0.0046% share
−12.04% YoY
23.05% of Sub-Ch. 4821
Balance
−138.77
Exports
50.91 ₹ Cr
0.0016% share
+42.85% YoY
22.19% of Sub-Ch. 4821
Imports
189.68 ₹ Cr
0.0042% share
+42.24% YoY
26.69% of Sub-Ch. 4821
Balance
−128.80
Exports
58.36 ₹ Cr
0.0016% share
+14.63% YoY
22.24% of Sub-Ch. 4821
Imports
187.16 ₹ Cr
0.0033% share
−1.33% YoY
24.77% of Sub-Ch. 4821
Balance
−92.00
Exports
59.22 ₹ Cr
0.0016% share
+1.47% YoY
20.63% of Sub-Ch. 4821
Imports
151.22 ₹ Cr
0.0027% share
−19.20% YoY
20.08% of Sub-Ch. 4821
Balance
−96.76
Exports
65.85 ₹ Cr
0.0018% share
+11.20% YoY
23.97% of Sub-Ch. 4821
Imports
162.61 ₹ Cr
0.0027% share
+7.53% YoY
19.64% of Sub-Ch. 4821
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
6.81% /yr
Imports
−1.08% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹274.74 Cr
Import
₹828.03 Cr
Trade Balance
−553.29
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48211010 and GST compliance.
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.