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# HSN Code 48236100: Bamboo Tableware: Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups of Paper or Paperboard

- [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 4823: Paperboard cut or shaped articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4823/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Trays. dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard: Of bamboo | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 48236100 ?

It includes Paper pulp moulded trays

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Bamboo Tableware: Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups of Paper or Paperboard?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Bamboo Tableware: Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups of Paper or Paperboard?

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 Bamboo Tableware: Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups of Paper or Paperboard?

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 Bamboo Tableware: Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups of Paper or Paperboard?

Under HSN 48236100, Bamboo Tableware: Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups of Paper or Paperboard attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Bamboo Tableware: Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups of Paper or Paperboard?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 48236100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+11.11% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7418 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4823: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.04%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4823: #17 of 25 by export value; import-side #18

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 53.99% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9000 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +700.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4823: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 48236100

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. 4823 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4823 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | −0.05 | #9664 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +66.67% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +150.00% | 0.04% | −0.15 | #9466 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −20.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −70.00% | 0.01% | −0.02 | #9622 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +700.00% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +50.00% | 0.01% | +0.23 | #8897 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +196.88% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +111.11% | 0.02% | +0.76 | #8140 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −62.11% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +42.11% | 0.02% | +0.09 | #9058 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +11.11% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 0.04% | −0.14 | #9000 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 53.99%/yr, imports 37.47%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 48236100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 53.99% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 48236100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 53.99% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48236100 ranked #9000 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 48236100 ranks #9000 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4823, it ranks #17 of 25. By trade surplus, it ranks #7418 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 48236100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48236100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 700.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.14 Crore in HSN Code 48236100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.54 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.40 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.14 Crore — ranking #7418 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 37.47% CAGR signals rising demand for Bamboo Tableware: Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups of Paper or Paperboard

India's imports under HSN Code 48236100 have grown at 37.47% CAGR, reaching ₹0.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 48236100 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 4823 exports — ranked #17

Among the 25 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4823, HSN Code 48236100 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.04% share (rank #18).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4823

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 48239019: Decorative Laminates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48239019/) | ₹2,682 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 48239018: Braille Paper and Other Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48239018/) | ₹748 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 48239090: Labels, Tags and Similar Paper Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48239090/) | ₹746 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 48236900: Paper/Paperboard Tableware & Cups: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48236900/) | ₹501 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 48239013: Packing And Wrapping Paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48239013/) | ₹170 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 48237010: Paper pulp moulded trays](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48237010/) | ₹128 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 48237090: Moulded or pressed article of paper pulp :Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48237090/) | ₹86 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 48232000: Filter Paper & Board](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48232000/) | ₹40 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 48239014: Paper for cigarette filter tips](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48239014/) | ₹37 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 48237030: Paper Mache Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48237030/) | ₹23 Cr |
| #17 | HSN Code 48236100: Bamboo Tableware: Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups of Paper or Paperboard (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |