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# HSN Sub-chapter 4806: Specialty Papers

Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers and glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, 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: 12%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 48061000 | [Vegetable Parchment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48061000/) |
| 48062000 | [Greaseproof paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48062000/) |
| 48063000 | [Tracing Papers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48063000/) |
| 48064010 | [Glassine & Transparent/Translucent Papers, Glazed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48064010/) |
| 48064090 | [Glassine or glazed papers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48064090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 4806

It includes Specialty Papers

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Specialty Papers?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Specialty Papers are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Specialty Papers?

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 are warranty replacements of Specialty Papers handled?

If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Specialty Papers?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

### Any special steps when selling Specialty Papers 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 4806 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹41 Cr (+29.69% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,070 Cr (+13.71% YoY) — 0.0175% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,029 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #954 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 48: 0.19% of its exports; import side 3.87%
- Rank within Chapter 48: #15 of 22 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 30.33% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #931 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +72.60% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Ch. 48: 0.19% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 4806

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 | 8.43 | 0.0004% | — | 0.06% | 492.47 | 0.0137% | — | 2.28% | −484.04 | #1015 |
| FY 2019-20 | 14.55 | 0.0007% | +72.60% | 0.11% | 463.82 | 0.0138% | −5.82% | 2.41% | −449.27 | #975 |
| FY 2020-21 | 10.72 | 0.0005% | −26.32% | 0.07% | 443.35 | 0.0152% | −4.41% | 3.39% | −432.63 | #986 |
| FY 2021-22 | 18.02 | 0.0006% | +68.10% | 0.08% | 665.72 | 0.0146% | +50.16% | 3.94% | −647.70 | #980 |
| FY 2022-23 | 30.57 | 0.0008% | +69.64% | 0.13% | 923.04 | 0.0161% | +38.65% | 3.48% | −892.47 | #945 |
| FY 2023-24 | 31.86 | 0.0009% | +4.22% | 0.15% | 940.88 | 0.0168% | +1.93% | 3.77% | −909.02 | #957 |
| FY 2024-25 | 41.32 | 0.0011% | +29.69% | 0.19% | 1,069.84 | 0.0175% | +13.71% | 3.87% | −1,028.52 | #931 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 30.33%/yr, imports 13.80%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 4806 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 30.33% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4806 have grown at a compound annual rate of 30.33% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹8.43 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹41.32 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4806 ranked #931 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4806 ranks #931 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 48, it ranks #15 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #954 of 1233.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4806 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4806 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 72.60% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,028.52 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4806 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,069.84 Cr exceeded exports of ₹41.32 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,028.52 Crore — ranking #954 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.80% CAGR signals rising demand for Specialty Papers

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4806 have grown at 13.80% CAGR, reaching ₹1,069.84 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4806 contributes 0.19% of Chapter 48 exports — ranked #15

Among the 22 sub-chapters under Chapter 48, HSN Sub-Chapter 4806 ranks #15 by export value — accounting for 0.19% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.87% share (rank #9).

## 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 |
| #15 | HSN Sub-Chapter 4806: Specialty Papers (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹41 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 4801 | [Newsprint, in rolls or sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4801/) |
| 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/) |
| 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/) |