---
title: "4812 HSN Code | HSN Code for Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs in India"
description: "Know more about 4812 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 4812 covering Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs."
canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4812/"
---

# HSN Sub-chapter 4812: Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs

Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp

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: 18%
- Earlier GST rate: 18%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 48120000 | [Filter Blocks & Plates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48120000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 4812

It includes Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs?

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 do I bill a kit or combo that includes Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs?

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.

### Do spares or accessories of Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs 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.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹6 Cr (+156.18% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹29 Cr (−1.62% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹22 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #627 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 48: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.10%
- Rank within Chapter 48: #22 of 22 by export value; import-side #19

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 25.57% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1074 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +156.18% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Ch. 48: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 4812

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 | 1.64 | 0.0001% | — | 0.01% | 51.30 | 0.0014% | — | 0.24% | −49.66 | #1117 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −54.27% | 0.01% | 53.43 | 0.0016% | +4.15% | 0.28% | −52.68 | #1138 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −16.00% | 0.00% | 46.48 | 0.0016% | −13.01% | 0.35% | −45.85 | #1133 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.48 | 0.0000% | +134.92% | 0.01% | 44.30 | 0.0010% | −4.69% | 0.26% | −42.82 | #1124 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.90 | 0.0001% | +95.95% | 0.01% | 40.21 | 0.0007% | −9.23% | 0.15% | −37.31 | #1097 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.51 | 0.0001% | −13.45% | 0.01% | 29.00 | 0.0005% | −27.88% | 0.12% | −26.49 | #1116 |
| FY 2024-25 | 6.43 | 0.0002% | +156.18% | 0.03% | 28.53 | 0.0005% | −1.62% | 0.10% | −22.10 | #1074 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 25.57%/yr, imports -9.32%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 25.57% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 have grown at a compound annual rate of 25.57% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 ranked #1074 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 ranks #1074 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 48, it ranks #22 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #627 of 1233.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 156.18% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹22.10 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹28.53 Cr exceeded exports of ₹6.43 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹22.10 Crore — ranking #627 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -9.32% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 have grown at -9.32% CAGR, reaching ₹28.53 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 contributes 0.03% of Chapter 48 exports — ranked #22

Among the 22 sub-chapters under Chapter 48, HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 ranks #22 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.10% share (rank #19).

## 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 |
| #22 | HSN Sub-Chapter 4812: Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹6 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/) |
| 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/) |
| 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/) |