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# HSN Sub-chapter 4817: Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes

Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 48171000 | [Envelopes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48171000/) |
| 48172000 | [Postcards and letter cards](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48172000/) |
| 48173010 | [Paper Writing Blocks](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48173010/) |
| 48173090 | [Paper Boxes with Stationery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-48173090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 4817

It includes Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes

### Any special steps when selling Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes 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.

### What should my invoice and records include for Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes?

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.

### Do spares or accessories of Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes 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.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes?

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 Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 4817 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹231 Cr (+19.95% YoY) — 0.0062% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹17 Cr (+69.61% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹214 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #320 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 48: 1.04% of its exports; import side 0.06%
- Rank within Chapter 48: #12 of 22 by export value; import-side #22

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 33.41% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #673 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +82.81% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 48: 1.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 4817

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 | 40.90 | 0.0018% | — | 0.29% | 8.26 | 0.0002% | — | 0.04% | +32.64 | #863 |
| FY 2019-20 | 40.18 | 0.0018% | −1.76% | 0.29% | 6.36 | 0.0002% | −23.00% | 0.03% | +33.82 | #870 |
| FY 2020-21 | 56.48 | 0.0026% | +40.57% | 0.39% | 6.73 | 0.0002% | +5.82% | 0.05% | +49.75 | #817 |
| FY 2021-22 | 103.25 | 0.0033% | +82.81% | 0.44% | 8.71 | 0.0002% | +29.42% | 0.05% | +94.54 | #773 |
| FY 2022-23 | 157.64 | 0.0044% | +52.68% | 0.67% | 9.27 | 0.0002% | +6.43% | 0.04% | +148.37 | #728 |
| FY 2023-24 | 192.26 | 0.0053% | +21.96% | 0.88% | 9.74 | 0.0002% | +5.07% | 0.04% | +182.52 | #700 |
| FY 2024-25 | 230.62 | 0.0062% | +19.95% | 1.04% | 16.52 | 0.0003% | +69.61% | 0.06% | +214.10 | #673 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 33.41%/yr, imports 12.25%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 4817 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 33.41% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4817 have grown at a compound annual rate of 33.41% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹40.90 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹230.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4817 ranked #673 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4817 ranks #673 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 48, it ranks #12 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #320 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4817 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4817 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 82.81% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹214.10 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4817 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹230.62 Cr exceeded imports of ₹16.52 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹214.10 Crore — ranking #320 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.25% CAGR signals rising demand for Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4817 have grown at 12.25% CAGR, reaching ₹16.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4817 contributes 1.04% of Chapter 48 exports — ranked #12

Among the 22 sub-chapters under Chapter 48, HSN Sub-Chapter 4817 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 1.04% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.06% share (rank #22).

## 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 |
| #12 | HSN Sub-Chapter 4817: Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹231 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/) |
| 4814 | [Wallpaper and wall coverings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4814/) |
| 4816 | [Copying paper, duplicator stencils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4816/) |
| 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/) |