Tape HSN Code: Classification for Adhesive and Packing Tapes
Tape products, such as adhesive tape, duct tape and packing tape, are widely used in homes, offices and warehouses. Under GST, tape classification depends mainly on the material used for the backing and the type of adhesive applied.
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Tape HSN Code Classification and GST Rates
Here are some commonly used HSN codes and GST rates for this category
Section Classification
| Section No | Section Title | Section Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Guide to HSN Section 07 | PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF |
| 10 | Guide to HSN Section 10 | PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL; RECOVERED (WASTE AND SCRAP) PAPER OR PAPERBOARD; PAPER AND PAPERBOARD & ARTICLES THEREOF |
| 11 | Guide to HSN Section 11 | TEXTILE & TEXTILE ARTICLES |
Chapter Classification
| Chapter No | Chapter Title | Chapter Description |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Plastics and Articles Thereof | Plastics and articles thereof |
| 48 | Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp of paper or of paperboard | Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp of paper or of paperboard |
| 59 | Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated Textile Fabrics for Industrial Use | Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use |
4 Digit HSN Code Classification
8 Digit HSN Code Classification
| HSN Code | HSN Code Title | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 39191000 | In Rolls Of Width Not Exceeding 20 Cm | 18% |
| 39199010 | Other : Plastic stickers | 18% |
| 39199020 | Other | Cellulose Adhesive Tape | 18% |
| 39199090 | Self-Adhesive Plastic Sheets & Tapes | 18% |
| 48111000 | Tarred/asphalted paper and paperboard | 18% |
| 48114100 | Self-adhesive paper and paperboard | 18% |
| 48114900 | Gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard : other | 18% |
| 48115110 | Other Bleached Plastic-Coated Paper | 18% |
| 48115190 | Aseptic Packaging Paper (more than 150g/m2) | 18% |
| 48115910 | Aseptic Packaging Paper | 18% |
| 48115990 | Paper and Paperboard Products Not Elsewhere Classified | 18% |
| 48116000 | Kraft Paper and Paperboard Sheets | 18% |
| 48119011 | Handmade Paper And Paperboard | 18% |
| 48119012 | Chromo & Art Paper, Coated | 18% |
| 48119013 | Building board of paper or pulp | 18% |
| 48119014 | Chromo Board | 18% |
| 48119015 | Raw Base Paper For Sensitising | 18% |
| 48119016 | Surface Marbled Paper | 18% |
| 48119017 | Leather Board And Imitation Leather | 18% |
| 48119018 | Matrix Board | 18% |
| 48119091 | Grape Guard Paper | 18% |
| 48119093 | Fax Machine Thermal Paper | 18% |
| 48119094 | Thermal Paper Jumbo Rolls | 18% |
| 48119095 | Thermal paper in rolls of size less than 1 m in width | 12% |
| 48119096 | Wallpaper Wall Coverings Plaiting Material | 12% |
| 48119099 | Other Paper/Paperboard | 18% |
| 59061000 | Tape Width ≤ 20 Cm | 12% |
| 59069110 | Other : Knitted or crocheted : Of cotton | 12% |
| 59069190 | Knitted textile materials | 12% |
| 59069910 | Insulating tape: Electrical | 12% |
| 59069920 | Wool or Fine Animal Hair Carpets: Other Made-Up Pile Construction | 12% |
| 59069990 | Rubberised textile fabrics | Other | 12% |
* GST rates may vary based on the latest GST notifications and amendments
What Is the HSN Code for Adhesive and Packing Tapes
For most packaging and office use, plastic adhesive tape is classified under the plastics chapter as self adhesive plastic tape. Paper based tapes fall under the paper chapter, while fabric reinforced tapes may fall under textile based adhesive tape entries.
How Packing Tape and Duct Tape Are Classified under HSN
Clear and brown carton sealing tapes usually fall under self adhesive plastic tape. Heavy duty duct tapes often use a cloth or fabric backing and may be classified under textile based adhesive tape depending on their composition and tariff wording.
GST on Tape Products and Their Taxation
Most adhesive and packing tapes attract the standard GST rate on goods. Traders and manufacturers should show the correct tape HSN code in invoices so that buyers can claim input tax credit smoothly and departmental officers can match records without confusion.
