4820 HSN Code: Stationery items

HSN Sub Chapter 4820 represents Stationery items under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Stationery items correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 4820, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Stationery items.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 4820

GST Rate for Stationery items under HSN Code 4820. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

48

HSN Code

4820

HSN Description

Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads,memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, excise books, blotting-pads, binders (looseleaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for collections and book covers, of paper or paperboard

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 4820

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Stationery items.

Tariff HSN

48201010

Description

Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles : Registers, account books

Tariff HSN

48201020

Description

Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles : letter pads

Tariff HSN

48201090

Description

Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles : other (other than notebook, Graph books, & laboratory note book and notebooks)

Tariff HSN

48202000

Description

Exercise books

Tariff HSN

48203000

Description

Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers

Tariff HSN

48204000

Description

Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets

Tariff HSN

48205000

Description

Albums for samples or for collections

Tariff HSN

48209010

Description

Other :Blotting papers cut to size

Tariff HSN

48209090

Description

Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 4820 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

₹1,989 Cr

−7.54% vs FY 2023-24

0.0537% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹99 Cr

+29.80% vs FY 2023-24

0.0016% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1,890 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #135 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 48

FY 2024-25

8.96%

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

Import side: 0.36% of Chapter 48’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 48

FY 2024-25

#6 of 22

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 48

Import-side rank: #17 of 22

At a glance

7.65%

Export CAGR

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

#271

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+41.06%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

8.96%

Contribution to Ch. 48

Share of Chapter 48 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 4820

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 #251

Balance

+1,232.31

Exports

1,278.23 ₹ Cr

0.0557% share

— YoY

9.19% of Ch. 48

Imports

45.92 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

— YoY

0.21% of Ch. 48

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #234

Balance

+1,326.47

Exports

1,381.30 ₹ Cr

0.0625% share

+8.06% YoY

9.99% of Ch. 48

Imports

54.83 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+19.40% YoY

0.29% of Ch. 48

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #278

Balance

+1,125.40

Exports

1,149.36 ₹ Cr

0.0534% share

−16.79% YoY

8.01% of Ch. 48

Imports

23.96 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−56.30% YoY

0.18% of Ch. 48

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #280

Balance

+1,444.09

Exports

1,481.85 ₹ Cr

0.0472% share

+28.93% YoY

6.26% of Ch. 48

Imports

37.76 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+57.60% YoY

0.22% of Ch. 48

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #241

Balance

+2,027.20

Exports

2,090.25 ₹ Cr

0.0577% share

+41.06% YoY

8.82% of Ch. 48

Imports

63.05 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+66.98% YoY

0.24% of Ch. 48

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #240

Balance

+2,074.82

Exports

2,151.30 ₹ Cr

0.0595% share

+2.92% YoY

9.90% of Ch. 48

Imports

76.48 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+21.30% YoY

0.31% of Ch. 48

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #271

Balance

+1,889.79

Exports

1,989.06 ₹ Cr

0.0537% share

−7.54% YoY

8.96% of Ch. 48

Imports

99.27 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+29.80% YoY

0.36% of Ch. 48

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

7.65% /yr

Imports

13.71% /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 4820 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 7.65% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4820 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.65% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,278.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,989.06 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 4820 Ranked #271 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4820 ranks #271 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 48, it ranks #6 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #135 of 1233.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4820 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4820 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 41.06% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1,889.79 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4820 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,989.06 Cr exceeded imports of ₹99.27 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,889.79 Crore — ranking #135 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 13.71% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Stationery items

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4820 have grown at 13.71% CAGR, reaching ₹99.27 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 4820 Contributes 8.96% of Chapter 48 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 22 subchapters under Chapter 48, HSN Sub-Chapter 4820 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 8.96% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.36% share (rank #17).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 4820 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 4820

It includes Stationery items

Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Stationery items?

If your outward supply of Stationery items 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.

How should I document Stationery items sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Stationery items to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Stationery items?

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.

What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Stationery items?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

If I repair and return Stationery items, 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.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Stationery items?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Stationery items 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.

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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