Chapter 4823 Tariff Headings
HSN Codes Chapter 48: Paper, paperboard and articles
Chapter 48 of the GST HSN tariff classifies paper and paperboard, articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard. This chapter contains 23 4-digit tariff headings with applicable GST rates effective 22 September 2025.
Official CBIC Rates (Notification 09/2025 & 10/2025)GST rates as per CBIC Notifications 09/2025 and 10/2025 (Central Tax - Rate), effective 22 September 2025. Last updated: October 2026. Always verify on the official GST portal before filing.. Main active GST slabs across goods are 0%, 5%, 18% and 40%.
4-Digit Tariff Headings in Chapter 48
Select any heading below to view its complete 6-digit and 8-digit sub-codes, item-level rate specifications, and CBIC notification details.
Uncoated Paper And Paperboard, Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing Or Other Graphic Purposes, And Non-Perforated Punch Card And Punch Tape Paper, In Rolls Or Rectangular (Including Square) Sheets Of Any Size, Other Than Paper Of Heading 4801 Or 4803, Hand-Made Paper And Paperboard
GST Rate:
0% (Nil / exempt)Applies to some sub-codes
0% (Nil / exempt)
18%
Toilet Or Facial Tissue Stock, Towel Or Napkin Stock And Similar Paper Of A Kind Used For Household Or Sanitary Purposes, Cellulose Wadding And Webs Of Cellulose Fibres, Whether Or Not Creped, Crinkled, Embossed, Perforated, Surface-Coloured, Surface-Decorated Or Printed, In Rolls Or Sheets
GST Rate:
18%
Uncoated Kraft Paper And Paperboard, In Rolls Or Sheets, Other Than That Of Heading 4802 Or 4802
GST Rate:
18%
Other Uncoated Paper And Paperboard, In Rolls Or Sheets, Not Further Worked Or Processed Than As Specified In Note 3 To This Chapter:
GST Rate:
18%
Vegetable Parchment, Greaseproof Papers, Tracing Papers And Glassine And Other Glazed Transparent Or Translucent Papers, In Rolls Or Sheets
GST Rate:
18%Applies to some sub-codes
18%Applies to some sub-codes
18%
Composite Paper And Paperboard (Made By Sticking Flat Layers Of Paper Or Paperboard Together With An Adhesive), Not Surface-Coated Or Impregnated, Whether Or Not Internally Reinforced, In Rolls Or Sheets
GST Rate:
18%
Paper And Paperboard, Corrugated (With Or Without Glued Flat Surface Sheets), Creped, Crinkled, Embossed Or Perforated, In Rolls Or Sheets, Other Than Paper Of The Kind Described In Heading 4803
GST Rate:
18%
Carbon Paper, Self-Copy Paper And Other Copying Or Transfer Papers (Including Coated Or Impregnated Paper For Duplicator Stencils Or Offset Plates), Whether Or Not Printed, In Rolls Or Sheets
GST Rate:
18%
Paper And Paperboard, Coated On One Or Both Sides With Kaolin (China Clay) Or Other Inorganic Substances, With Or Without A Binder, And With No Other Coating, Whether Or Not Surface-Coloured, Surface-Decorated Or Printed, In Rolls Or Rectangular (Including Square) Sheets, Of Any Size
GST Rate:
18%
Paper, Paperboard, Cellulose Wadding And Webs Of Cellulose Fibres, Coated, Impregnated, Covered, Surface-Coloured , Surface-Decorated Or Printed, In Rolls Or Rectangular (Including Square) Sheets, Of Any Size, Other Than Goods Of The Kind Described In Heading 4803, 4809 Or 4809
GST Rate:
18%
Cigarette Paper, Whether Or Not Cut To Sizeor In The Form Of Booklets Or Tubes
GST Rate:
18%
Wallpaper And Similar Wall Coverings; Window Transparencies Of Paper
GST Rate:
18%
Carbon-Paper, Self-Copy Paper And Other Copying Or Transfer Papers (Other Than Those Of Heading 4809), Duplicator Stencils And Offset Plates, Of Paper, Whether Or Not Put Up In Boxes
GST Rate:
18%
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
GST Rate:
0% (Nil / exempt)Applies to some sub-codes
5%Applies to some sub-codes
18%
Toilet Paper And Similar Paper, Cellulose Wadding Or Webs Of Cellulose Fibres, Of A Kind Used For Household Or Sanitary Purposes, In Rolls Of A Width Not Exceeding 36 Cm, Or Cut To Size Or Shape; Handkerchiefs, Cleansing Tissues, Towels, Table Cloths, Serviettes, Bed Sheets And Similar Household, Sanitary Or Hospital Articles, Articles Of Apparel And Clothing Accessories, Of Paper Pulp, Paper, Cellulose Wadding Or Webs Of Cellulose Fibres
GST Rate:
18%
Cartons, Boxes, Cases, Bags And Other Packing Containers, Of Paper, Paperboard, Cellulose Wadding Or Webs Of Cellulose Fibres, Box Files, Letter Trays, And Similar Articles, Of Paper Or Paperboard Of A Kind Used In Offices, Shops Orthe Like
GST Rate:
5%Applies to some sub-codes
18%
Registers, Account Books, Note Books, Order Books, Receipt Books, Letter Pads, Memorandum Pads, Diaries And Similar Articles, Exercise Books, Blotting-Pads, Binders (Loose-Leaf Or Other), Folders, File Covers, Manifold Business Forms, Interleaved Carbon Sets And Other Articles Of Stationery, Of Paper Or Pape Rboard, Albums For Samples Or For Collections And Book Covers, Of Paper Or Paperboard
GST Rate:
0% (Nil / exempt)
18%
Paper Or Paperboard Labels Of All Kinds, Whether Or Not Printed
GST Rate:
18%
Bobbins, Spools, Cops And Similar Supports Of Paper Pulp, Paper Or Paperboard (Whether Or Not Perforated Or Hardened)
GST Rate:
18%
Other Paper, Paperboard, Cellulose Wadding And Webs Of Cellulose Fibers, Cut To Size Or Shape; Other Articles Of Paperpulp, Paper, Paperboard, Cellulose Wadding Or Webs Of Cellulose Fibers
GST Rate:
5%
18%
How Many HSN Digits Do You Need to Mention?
Under GST Notification 78/2020-Central Tax, businesses must declare HSN codes on tax invoices according to annual aggregate turnover:
| Annual Turnover | B2B Invoices | B2C Invoices |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹5 Crore | 4 Digits minimum | Optional (4 Digits recommended) |
| Above ₹5 Crore | 6 Digits mandatory | 6 Digits mandatory |
| Exports / Imports | 8 Digits mandatory | 8 Digits mandatory |