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.
What does HSN Code 48211020 not include?
Printed | Labels does not include products with the following descriptions.
Printed : Paper tags
Printed : other
Other : labels
Other : other
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48211020 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹117 Cr
0.0032% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹203 Cr
0.0033% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹86 Cr
Surplus rank #10678 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 4821
FY 2024-2542.69%
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹274.74 Cr
Import
₹828.03 Cr
Trade Balance
−553.29
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.