4803 HSN Code: Household & Sanitary Paper Products

HSN Sub Chapter 4803 represents Household & Sanitary Paper Products under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Household & Sanitary Paper Products correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 4803, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Household & Sanitary Paper Products.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 4803

GST Rate for Household & Sanitary Paper Products under HSN Code 4803. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

48

HSN Code

4803

HSN Description

Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, whether or not creped, crinkled, embossed, perforated, surface-coloured, surfacedecorated or printed, in rolls or sheets

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 4803

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Household & Sanitary Paper Products.

Tariff HSN

48030010

Description

Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, whether or not creped, crinkled, embossed, perforated, surface-coloured, surfacedecorated or printed, in rolls or sheetsIn commercial sizerolls of a width 36 cm and above

Tariff HSN

48030090

Description

Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, whether or not creped, crinkled, embossed, perforated, surface-coloured, surfacedecorated or printed, in rolls or sheets : others

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 4803 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

₹287 Cr

+9.26% vs FY 2023-24

0.0078% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹241 Cr

+16.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0039% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹47 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #436 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 48

FY 2024-25

1.29%

Share of Chapter 48’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.87% of Chapter 48’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 48

FY 2024-25

#10 of 22

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 48

Import-side rank: #13 of 22

At a glance

1.15%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#629

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+76.69%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

1.29%

Contribution to Ch. 48

Share of Chapter 48 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 4803

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 #552

Balance

+181.85

Exports

268.03 ₹ Cr

0.0117% share

— YoY

1.93% of Ch. 48

Imports

86.18 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

— YoY

0.40% of Ch. 48

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #608

Balance

+66.08

Exports

184.95 ₹ Cr

0.0084% share

−31.00% YoY

1.34% of Ch. 48

Imports

118.87 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

+37.93% YoY

0.62% of Ch. 48

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #659

Balance

+72.39

Exports

148.11 ₹ Cr

0.0069% share

−19.92% YoY

1.03% of Ch. 48

Imports

75.72 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

−36.30% YoY

0.58% of Ch. 48

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #615

Balance

+170.74

Exports

261.70 ₹ Cr

0.0083% share

+76.69% YoY

1.10% of Ch. 48

Imports

90.96 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+20.13% YoY

0.54% of Ch. 48

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #614

Balance

+140.17

Exports

292.69 ₹ Cr

0.0081% share

+11.84% YoY

1.23% of Ch. 48

Imports

152.52 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

+67.68% YoY

0.58% of Ch. 48

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #644

Balance

+55.38

Exports

262.76 ₹ Cr

0.0073% share

−10.23% YoY

1.21% of Ch. 48

Imports

207.38 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

+35.97% YoY

0.83% of Ch. 48

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #629

Balance

+46.52

Exports

287.08 ₹ Cr

0.0078% share

+9.26% YoY

1.29% of Ch. 48

Imports

240.56 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

+16.00% YoY

0.87% of Ch. 48

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

1.15% /yr

Imports

18.66% /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 4803 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 1.15% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4803 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.15% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹268.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹287.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 4803 Ranked #629 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4803 ranks #629 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 48, it ranks #10 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #436 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4803 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4803 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 76.69% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹46.52 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4803 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹287.08 Cr exceeded imports of ₹240.56 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹46.52 Crore — ranking #436 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 18.66% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Household & Sanitary Paper Products

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4803 have grown at 18.66% CAGR, reaching ₹240.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 4803 Contributes 1.29% of Chapter 48 Exports — Ranked #10

Among the 22 subchapters under Chapter 48, HSN Sub-Chapter 4803 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 1.29% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.87% share (rank #13).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 4803 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 4803

It includes Household & Sanitary Paper Products

Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Household & Sanitary Paper Products?

If your outward supply of Household & Sanitary Paper Products is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.

What should my invoice and records include for Household & Sanitary Paper Products?

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.

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Household & Sanitary Paper Products?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Household & Sanitary Paper Products are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

What misclassification mistakes happen with Household & Sanitary Paper Products?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

Any special steps when selling Household & Sanitary Paper Products through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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