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# HSN Sub-chapter 4801: Newsprint, in rolls or sheets

Newsprint, in rolls or sheets

Part of [Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp of paper or of paperboard](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-48/).

- Current GST rate: 5%
- Earlier GST rate: 5%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 48010010 | [Newsprint, In Rolls Or Sheets \| Glazed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48010010/) |
| 48010090 | [Newsprint, In Rolls Or Sheets \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48010090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 4801

It includes Newsprint, in rolls or sheets

### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Newsprint, in rolls or sheets?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

### How should I document Newsprint, in rolls or sheets sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Newsprint, in rolls or sheets to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Newsprint, in rolls or sheets?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Newsprint, in rolls or sheets?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

### What should my invoice and records include for Newsprint, in rolls or sheets?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 4801 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹36 Cr (+9.37% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹3,491 Cr (−0.86% YoY) — 0.0573% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹3,456 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #1077 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 48: 0.16% of its exports; import side 12.63%
- Rank within Chapter 48: #17 of 22 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -8.55% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #949 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +224.89% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 48: 0.16% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 4801

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 Ch. 48 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 48 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 60.68 | 0.0026% | — | 0.44% | 6,854.23 | 0.1909% | — | 31.66% | −6,793.55 | #807 |
| FY 2019-20 | 61.03 | 0.0028% | +0.58% | 0.44% | 4,952.48 | 0.1476% | −27.75% | 25.75% | −4,891.45 | #808 |
| FY 2020-21 | 11.25 | 0.0005% | −81.57% | 0.08% | 2,199.07 | 0.0755% | −55.60% | 16.79% | −2,187.82 | #982 |
| FY 2021-22 | 36.55 | 0.0012% | +224.89% | 0.15% | 2,567.21 | 0.0562% | +16.74% | 15.21% | −2,530.66 | #915 |
| FY 2022-23 | 62.49 | 0.0017% | +70.97% | 0.26% | 4,202.88 | 0.0731% | +63.71% | 15.86% | −4,140.39 | #865 |
| FY 2023-24 | 32.46 | 0.0009% | −48.06% | 0.15% | 3,521.46 | 0.0627% | −16.21% | 14.09% | −3,489.00 | #955 |
| FY 2024-25 | 35.50 | 0.0010% | +9.37% | 0.16% | 3,491.25 | 0.0573% | −0.86% | 12.63% | −3,455.75 | #949 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -8.55%/yr, imports -10.63%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 4801 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -8.55% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4801 have declined at a compound annual rate of -8.55% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹60.68 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹35.50 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4801 ranked #949 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4801 ranks #949 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 48, it ranks #17 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #1077 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4801 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4801 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 224.89% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹3,455.75 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4801 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3,491.25 Cr exceeded exports of ₹35.50 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3,455.75 Crore — ranking #1077 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -10.63% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Newsprint, in rolls or sheets

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4801 have grown at -10.63% CAGR, reaching ₹3,491.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4801 contributes 0.16% of Chapter 48 exports — ranked #17

Among the 22 sub-chapters under Chapter 48, HSN Sub-Chapter 4801 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 0.16% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.63% share (rank #3).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 48

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4823: Paperboard cut or shaped articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4823/) | ₹5,209 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4810: Kaolin coated paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4810/) | ₹3,334 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4819: Cartons, boxes, cases, of paperboard](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4819/) | ₹2,815 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4802: Uncoated writing or printing paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4802/) | ₹2,738 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4811: Coated paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4811/) | ₹2,719 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4820: Stationery items](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4820/) | ₹1,989 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4805: Uncoated Paper & Board](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4805/) | ₹984 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4804: Uncoated kraft paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4804/) | ₹902 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4813: Hot-rolled iron bars](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4813/) | ₹319 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4803: Household & Sanitary Paper Products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4803/) | ₹287 Cr |
| #17 | HSN Sub-Chapter 4801: Newsprint, in rolls or sheets (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹36 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 4802 | [Uncoated writing or printing paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4802/) |
| 4803 | [Household & Sanitary Paper Products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4803/) |
| 4804 | [Uncoated kraft paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4804/) |
| 4805 | [Uncoated Paper & Board](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4805/) |
| 4806 | [Specialty Papers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4806/) |
| 4807 | [Composite paper & paperboard](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4807/) |
| 4808 | [Corrugated Or Creped Paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4808/) |
| 4809 | [Carbon/self-copy paper, rolls/sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4809/) |
| 4810 | [Kaolin coated paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4810/) |
| 4811 | [Coated paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4811/) |
| 4812 | [Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4812/) |
| 4813 | [Hot-rolled iron bars](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4813/) |
| 4814 | [Wallpaper and wall coverings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4814/) |
| 4816 | [Copying paper, duplicator stencils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4816/) |
| 4817 | [Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4817/) |
| 4818 | [Toilet paper, tissues, diapers & sanitary paper articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4818/) |
| 4819 | [Cartons, boxes, cases, of paperboard](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4819/) |
| 4820 | [Stationery items](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4820/) |
| 4821 | [Paper labels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4821/) |
| 4822 | [Paper bobbins and supports](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4822/) |
| 4823 | [Paperboard cut or shaped articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4823/) |