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4812 HSN Code: Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs

HSN Sub Chapter 4812 represents Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 4812, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 4812

GST Rate for Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs under HSN Code 4812. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

48

HSN Code

4812

HSN Description

Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 4812

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs.

Tariff HSN

48120000

Description

Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹3 Cr

−47.12% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹34 Cr

+19.70% vs FY 2024-25

0.0005% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹31 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #645 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 48

FY 2025-26

0.01%

Share of Chapter 48’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.13% of Chapter 48’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 48

FY 2025-26

#22 of 22

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 48

Import-side rank: #20 of 22

At a glance

10.98%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#1105

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2025-26

+156.18%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

0.01%

Contribution to Ch. 48

Share of Chapter 48 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 4812

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1117

Balance

−49.66

Exports

1.64 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.01% of Ch. 48

Imports

51.30 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

— YoY

0.24% of Ch. 48

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1138

Balance

−52.68

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−54.27% YoY

0.01% of Ch. 48

Imports

53.43 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+4.15% YoY

0.28% of Ch. 48

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1133

Balance

−45.85

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−16.00% YoY

0.00% of Ch. 48

Imports

46.48 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−13.01% YoY

0.35% of Ch. 48

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1124

Balance

−42.82

Exports

1.48 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+134.92% YoY

0.01% of Ch. 48

Imports

44.30 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−4.69% YoY

0.26% of Ch. 48

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1097

Balance

−37.31

Exports

2.90 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+95.95% YoY

0.01% of Ch. 48

Imports

40.21 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−9.23% YoY

0.15% of Ch. 48

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1116

Balance

−26.49

Exports

2.51 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−13.45% YoY

0.01% of Ch. 48

Imports

29.00 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−27.88% YoY

0.12% of Ch. 48

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1074

Balance

−22.10

Exports

6.43 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+156.18% YoY

0.03% of Ch. 48

Imports

28.53 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−1.62% YoY

0.10% of Ch. 48

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #1105

Balance

−30.75

Exports

3.40 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−47.12% YoY

0.01% of Ch. 48

Imports

34.15 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+19.70% YoY

0.13% of Ch. 48

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

10.98% /yr

Imports

−5.65% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 48 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹22,982.22 Cr

Import

₹26,829.28 Cr

Trade Balance

−3,847.06

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 10.98% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.98% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.40 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 Ranked #1105 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 ranks #1105 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 48, it ranks #22 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #645 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 ₹30.75 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹34.15 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3.40 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹30.75 Crore — ranking #645 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −5.65% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Filter blocks, paper pulp slabs

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 have grown at −5.65% CAGR, reaching ₹34.15 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 Contributes 0.01% of Chapter 48 Exports — Ranked #22

Among the 22 subchapters under Chapter 48, HSN Sub-Chapter 4812 ranks #22 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.13% share (rank #20).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 4812 and GST compliance.

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.

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