4802 HSN Code: Uncoated writing or printing paper

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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New GST Rate for HSN Code 4802

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

48

HSN 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

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

12 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 4802

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 Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 4802 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

₹2,738 Cr

+5.27% vs FY 2023-24

0.0739% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2,099 Cr

−30.67% vs FY 2023-24

0.0344% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹639 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #234 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 48

FY 2024-25

12.33%

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 4802

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 #143

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

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #146

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

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #212

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

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #160

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

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #164

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

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #205

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

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #214

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

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 48 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹22,205.04 Cr

Import

₹27,650.08 Cr

Trade Balance

−5,445.04

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 4802 Export-Import Analysis

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 Ranked #214 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

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.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4802 Exports

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.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹639.23 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4802 Goods

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.

Import Growth of 1.25% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Uncoated writing or printing paper

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4802 have grown at 1.25% CAGR, reaching ₹2,098.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 4802 Contributes 12.33% of Chapter 48 Exports — Ranked #4

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 4802 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 4802

It includes Uncoated writing or printing paper

Do spares or accessories of Uncoated writing or printing paper follow the same HSN?

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.

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Uncoated writing or printing paper?

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.

How should I document Uncoated writing or printing paper sent for job work?

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.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Uncoated writing or printing paper?

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.

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Uncoated writing or printing paper?

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.

What should my invoice and records include for Uncoated writing or printing paper?

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.

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