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# HSN Sub-chapter 4814: Wallpaper and wall coverings

Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 48142000 | [Plastic-Coated Wallpaper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48142000/) |
| 48143000 | [Carbon Copying Paper Boxes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48143000/) |
| 48149000 | [Wallpaper & wall coverings](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48149000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 4814

It includes Wallpaper and wall coverings

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Wallpaper and wall coverings?

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.

### If I repair and return Wallpaper and wall coverings, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Wallpaper and wall coverings?

If your outward supply of Wallpaper and wall coverings 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.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Wallpaper and wall coverings?

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

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Wallpaper and wall coverings?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 4814 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹24 Cr (−98.05% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹208 Cr (−9.59% YoY) — 0.0034% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹184 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #769 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 48: 0.11% of its exports; import side 0.75%
- Rank within Chapter 48: #19 of 22 by export value; import-side #14

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -47.72% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #989 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +217.98% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 48: 0.11% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 4814

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 | 1,169.23 | 0.0509% | — | 8.40% | 170.18 | 0.0047% | — | 0.79% | +999.05 | #265 |
| FY 2019-20 | 584.33 | 0.0265% | −50.02% | 4.23% | 166.49 | 0.0050% | −2.17% | 0.87% | +417.84 | #373 |
| FY 2020-21 | 53.95 | 0.0025% | −90.77% | 0.38% | 177.34 | 0.0061% | +6.52% | 1.35% | −123.39 | #823 |
| FY 2021-22 | 171.55 | 0.0055% | +217.98% | 0.72% | 318.45 | 0.0070% | +79.57% | 1.89% | −146.90 | #689 |
| FY 2022-23 | 425.10 | 0.0117% | +147.80% | 1.79% | 1,761.06 | 0.0306% | +453.01% | 6.64% | −1,335.96 | #547 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,223.10 | 0.0338% | +187.72% | 5.63% | 229.61 | 0.0041% | −86.96% | 0.92% | +993.49 | #353 |
| FY 2024-25 | 23.86 | 0.0006% | −98.05% | 0.11% | 207.58 | 0.0034% | −9.59% | 0.75% | −183.72 | #989 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -47.72%/yr, imports 3.37%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 4814 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -47.72% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4814 have declined at a compound annual rate of -47.72% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1,169.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹23.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4814 ranked #989 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4814 ranks #989 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 48, it ranks #19 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #769 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4814 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4814 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 217.98% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹183.72 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4814 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹207.58 Cr exceeded exports of ₹23.86 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹183.72 Crore — ranking #769 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.37% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Wallpaper and wall coverings

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4814 have grown at 3.37% CAGR, reaching ₹207.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4814 contributes 0.11% of Chapter 48 exports — ranked #19

Among the 22 sub-chapters under Chapter 48, HSN Sub-Chapter 4814 ranks #19 by export value — accounting for 0.11% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.75% share (rank #14).

## 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 |
| #19 | HSN Sub-Chapter 4814: Wallpaper and wall coverings (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹24 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/) |
| 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/) |
| 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/) |