---
title: "HSN Code for Printed | Labels | HSN 48211020 GST Rate"
description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 48211020 related to Printed | Labels with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India."
canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48211020/"
---

# HSN Code 48211020: Printed | Labels

- [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 : Labels | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 48211020 ?

It includes Other : labels

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Printed / Labels?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Printed / Labels is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Printed / Labels?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Printed / Labels?

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.

### How much GST applies to Printed / Labels?

Under HSN 48211020, Printed / Labels attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48211020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹117 Cr (+6.36% YoY) — 0.0032% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹203 Cr (+32.36% YoY) — 0.0033% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹86 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10678 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4821: 42.69% of its exports; import side 24.51%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4821: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 6.00% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2462 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +37.89% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4821: 42.69% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48211020

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 | 82.67 | 0.0036% | — | 38.40% | 93.57 | 0.0026% | — | 15.03% | −10.90 | #2241 |
| FY 2019-20 | 81.15 | 0.0037% | −1.84% | 35.97% | 120.74 | 0.0036% | +29.04% | 18.65% | −39.59 | #2258 |
| FY 2020-21 | 73.81 | 0.0034% | −9.05% | 42.65% | 101.79 | 0.0035% | −15.69% | 17.59% | −27.98 | #2413 |
| FY 2021-22 | 101.78 | 0.0032% | +37.89% | 44.36% | 116.87 | 0.0026% | +14.81% | 16.45% | −15.09 | #2387 |
| FY 2022-23 | 110.28 | 0.0030% | +8.35% | 42.03% | 123.35 | 0.0021% | +5.54% | 16.33% | −13.07 | #2403 |
| FY 2023-24 | 110.28 | 0.0030% | 0.00% | 38.42% | 153.34 | 0.0027% | +24.31% | 20.36% | −43.06 | #2453 |
| FY 2024-25 | 117.29 | 0.0032% | +6.36% | 42.69% | 202.96 | 0.0033% | +32.36% | 24.51% | −85.67 | #2462 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 6.00%/yr, imports 13.77%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48211020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 6.00% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 48211020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.00% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹82.67 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹117.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48211020 ranked #2462 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48211020 ranks #2462 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4821, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10678 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48211020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48211020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 37.89% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹85.67 Crore in HSN Code 48211020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹202.96 Cr exceeded exports of ₹117.29 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹85.67 Crore — ranking #10678 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.77% CAGR signals rising demand for Printed | Labels

India's imports under HSN Code 48211020 have grown at 13.77% CAGR, reaching ₹202.96 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48211020 contributes 42.69% of Sub-Chapter 4821 exports — ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4821, HSN Code 48211020 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 42.69% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 24.51% share (rank #2).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹117 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 48211010: Printed Paper Tags](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48211010/) | ₹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 |