📄 Chapter 48 0–18% GST

HSN Codes for Paper, Paperboard, Articles (Books, Notebooks)

Find the HSN code and GST rate for Paper, Paperboard, Articles (Books, Notebooks) under GST in India. Use the correct HSN code on your GST invoices for compliant billing.

HSN Code	Description	GST Rate	Unit
4901	Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter Books are exempt from GST; brochures may attract 5%	0%	NOS
4820	Registers, account books, notebooks, diaries, exercise books Stationery — registers and notebooks attract 12% GST	12%	NOS
4819	Cartons, boxes, bags and other packing containers of paper Paper packaging materials	12%	NOS/KGS
4817	Envelopes, letter cards, postcards, plain postcards Stationery items	12%	NOS

GST rates are indicative and may vary by product value, packaging or notifications. Always verify against the latest CBIC notifications before filing.

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