4817 HSN Code: Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes

HSN Sub Chapter 4817 represents Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 4817, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 4817

GST Rate for Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes under HSN Code 4817. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

48

HSN Code

4817

HSN Description

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

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

12 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 4817

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Paper stationery: envelopes, boxes.

Tariff HSN

48171000

Description

Envelopes

Tariff HSN

48172000

Description

Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards

Tariff HSN

48173010

Description

Boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery: Writing blocks

Tariff HSN

48173090

Description

Boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery: Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 4817 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹231 Cr

+19.95% vs FY 2023-24

0.0062% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹17 Cr

+69.61% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹214 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #320 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 48

FY 2024-25

1.04%

Share of Chapter 48’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.06% of Chapter 48’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 48

FY 2024-25

#12 of 22

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 48

Import-side rank: #22 of 22

At a glance

33.41%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#673

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+82.81%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

1.04%

Contribution to Ch. 48

Share of Chapter 48 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #863

Balance

+32.64

Exports

40.90 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

— YoY

0.29% of Ch. 48

Imports

8.26 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

0.04% of Ch. 48

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #870

Balance

+33.82

Exports

40.18 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−1.76% YoY

0.29% of Ch. 48

Imports

6.36 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−23.00% YoY

0.03% of Ch. 48

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #817

Balance

+49.75

Exports

56.48 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+40.57% YoY

0.39% of Ch. 48

Imports

6.73 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+5.82% YoY

0.05% of Ch. 48

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #773

Balance

+94.54

Exports

103.25 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

+82.81% YoY

0.44% of Ch. 48

Imports

8.71 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+29.42% YoY

0.05% of Ch. 48

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #728

Balance

+148.37

Exports

157.64 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

+52.68% YoY

0.67% of Ch. 48

Imports

9.27 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+6.43% YoY

0.04% of Ch. 48

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #700

Balance

+182.52

Exports

192.26 ₹ Cr

0.0053% share

+21.96% YoY

0.88% of Ch. 48

Imports

9.74 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+5.07% YoY

0.04% of Ch. 48

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #673

Balance

+214.10

Exports

230.62 ₹ Cr

0.0062% share

+19.95% YoY

1.04% of Ch. 48

Imports

16.52 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+69.61% YoY

0.06% of Ch. 48

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

33.41% /yr

Imports

12.25% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 48 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹22,205.04 Cr

Import

₹27,650.08 Cr

Trade Balance

−5,445.04

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

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 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4817 ranks #673 out of 1233 subchapters 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 subchapters 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 4817 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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