HSN Code 48211020: Printed | Labels

HSN Code 48211020 represents Printed | Labels under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printed | Labels correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48211020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Printed | Labels.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48211020

HSN Code 48211020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Printed : Labels

Chapter

48 - Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp of paper or of paperboard

Sub Chapter

4821 - Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48211020 not include?

Printed | Labels does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48211020 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

₹117 Cr

+6.36% vs FY 2023-24

0.0032% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹203 Cr

+32.36% vs FY 2023-24

0.0033% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹86 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10678 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4821

FY 2024-25

42.69%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4821’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 24.51% of Sub-Chapter 4821’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4821

FY 2024-25

#1 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4821

Import-side rank: #2 of 5

At a glance

6.00%

Export CAGR

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

#2462

National Export Rank

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

+37.89%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

42.69%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4821

Share of Sub-Chapter 4821 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2241

Balance

−10.90

Exports

82.67 ₹ Cr

0.0036% share

YoY

38.40% of Sub-Ch. 4821

Imports

93.57 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

YoY

15.03% of Sub-Ch. 4821

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2258

Balance

−39.59

Exports

81.15 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

−1.84% YoY

35.97% of Sub-Ch. 4821

Imports

120.74 ₹ Cr

0.0036% share

+29.04% YoY

18.65% of Sub-Ch. 4821

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2413

Balance

−27.98

Exports

73.81 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

−9.05% YoY

42.65% of Sub-Ch. 4821

Imports

101.79 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

−15.69% YoY

17.59% of Sub-Ch. 4821

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2387

Balance

−15.09

Exports

101.78 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

+37.89% YoY

44.36% of Sub-Ch. 4821

Imports

116.87 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+14.81% YoY

16.45% of Sub-Ch. 4821

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2403

Balance

−13.07

Exports

110.28 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

+8.35% YoY

42.03% of Sub-Ch. 4821

Imports

123.35 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+5.54% YoY

16.33% of Sub-Ch. 4821

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2453

Balance

−43.06

Exports

110.28 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

0.00% YoY

38.42% of Sub-Ch. 4821

Imports

153.34 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

+24.31% YoY

20.36% of Sub-Ch. 4821

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2462

Balance

−85.67

Exports

117.29 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

+6.36% YoY

42.69% of Sub-Ch. 4821

Imports

202.96 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

+32.36% YoY

24.51% of Sub-Ch. 4821

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

6.00% /yr

Imports

13.77% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4821 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹274.74 Cr

Import

₹828.03 Cr

Trade Balance

−553.29

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48211020 and GST compliance.

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.

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.