Export Decline: −0.93% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4802 have declined at a compound annual rate of −0.93% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹2,895.97 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,737.89 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Sub Chapter 4802 represents Uncoated writing or printing paper under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Uncoated writing or printing paper correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 4802, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Uncoated writing or printing paper.
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GST Rate for Uncoated writing or printing paper under HSN Code 4802. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.
Chapter No
48HSN Code
HSN Description
Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic for writing, printing or other graphic punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; handmade paper and paperboard
New GST Rate
Old GST Rate
Following tariff HSN codes fall under Uncoated writing or printing paper.
Tariff HSN
Description
Hand-made paper and paperboard: Paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Hand-made paper and paperboard : Paperboard
Tariff HSN
Description
Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard : Photographic base paper, uncoated
Tariff HSN
Description
Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punch card and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard carbonising base paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Wall paper base
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 : India Paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Litho and offset paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Duplicating paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Airmail paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Tissue paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Litho and offset paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: drawing paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Duplicating paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Account book paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Bank, bond and cheque paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Currency note paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Paper for security printing, currency paper, stamp paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Litho and offset paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Drawing paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Duplicating paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Account book paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Bank, bond and cheque paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Currency note paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Paper for security printing, currency paper,stamp paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Litho and offset paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 :Drawing paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Duplicating paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Account book paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Bank, bond and cheque paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 :Currency note paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 :Paper for security printing, currency paper, stamp paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Litho and offset paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Drawing paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Duplicating paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Bank, bond and cheque paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Paper for security printing, currency paper, stamp paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Drawing paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls :Poster paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Printing paper dyed or marbled in mass
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Account book paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Automatic data processing machine paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Paper for security printing, currency paper,stamp paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Drawing paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Poster Paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Printing paper dyed or marbled in mass
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Account book paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Automatic data processing machine paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Paper for security printing, currency paper,stamp paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : drawing paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other :Poster paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : Printing paper dyed or marbled in mass
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : Account book paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : Automatic data processing machine paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : Paper for security printing, currency paper,Stamp Paper
Tariff HSN
Description
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹2,738 Cr
0.0739% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹2,099 Cr
0.0344% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹639 Cr
Surplus rank #234 of 1233 subchapters
% of Chapter 48
FY 2024-2512.33%
Share of Chapter 48’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 7.59% of Chapter 48’s imports
Rank Within Chapter 48
FY 2024-25#4 of 22
Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 48
Import-side rank: #6 of 22
At a glance
−0.93%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#214
National Export Rank
of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25
+99.13%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
12.33%
Contribution to Ch. 48
Share of Chapter 48 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+948.15
Exports
2,895.97 ₹ Cr
0.1262% share
— YoY
20.81% of Ch. 48
Imports
1,947.82 ₹ Cr
0.0542% share
— YoY
9.00% of Ch. 48
Balance
+570.35
Exports
2,693.79 ₹ Cr
0.1220% share
−6.98% YoY
19.49% of Ch. 48
Imports
2,123.44 ₹ Cr
0.0633% share
+9.02% YoY
11.04% of Ch. 48
Balance
+767.29
Exports
1,710.28 ₹ Cr
0.0795% share
−36.51% YoY
11.92% of Ch. 48
Imports
942.99 ₹ Cr
0.0324% share
−55.59% YoY
7.20% of Ch. 48
Balance
+2,439.43
Exports
3,405.75 ₹ Cr
0.1085% share
+99.13% YoY
14.38% of Ch. 48
Imports
966.32 ₹ Cr
0.0211% share
+2.47% YoY
5.72% of Ch. 48
Balance
+1,362.89
Exports
3,510.85 ₹ Cr
0.0970% share
+3.09% YoY
14.81% of Ch. 48
Imports
2,147.96 ₹ Cr
0.0374% share
+122.28% YoY
8.10% of Ch. 48
Balance
−426.21
Exports
2,600.95 ₹ Cr
0.0719% share
−25.92% YoY
11.97% of Ch. 48
Imports
3,027.16 ₹ Cr
0.0539% share
+40.93% YoY
12.12% of Ch. 48
Balance
+639.23
Exports
2,737.89 ₹ Cr
0.0739% share
+5.27% YoY
12.33% of Ch. 48
Imports
2,098.66 ₹ Cr
0.0344% share
−30.67% YoY
7.59% of Ch. 48
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
−0.93% /yr
Imports
1.25% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹22,205.04 Cr
Import
₹27,650.08 Cr
Trade Balance
−5,445.04
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4802 have declined at a compound annual rate of −0.93% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹2,895.97 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,737.89 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4802 ranks #214 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 48, it ranks #4 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #234 of 1233.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4802 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 99.13% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2,737.89 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2,098.66 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹639.23 Crore — ranking #234 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4802 have grown at 1.25% CAGR, reaching ₹2,098.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 22 subchapters under Chapter 48, HSN Sub-Chapter 4802 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 12.33% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.59% share (rank #6).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 4802 and GST compliance.
It includes Uncoated writing or printing paper
Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.
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.
Use a delivery challan for sending Uncoated writing or printing paper 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.
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.
Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Uncoated writing or printing paper are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.
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.