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HSN 480212% GSTITC EligibleRCM: Check notificationsLast reviewed: 22 Jan 2026

UNCOATED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD

GST rate for HSN 4802 is 12%. Use the calculator, copy invoice-ready details, and verify ITC/RCM hints before filing (FY 2025–26).

Not legal advice • Verify before filing
Quick summary
TypeGoods
Intra-state split6% CGST + 6% SGST
Inter-state12% IGST
Tip: Compare nearby headings and chapter notes to avoid wrong classification.

GST Rate for HSN 4802

12%

Specific items under 4802

HSN CodeDescriptionGST Rate
480210HAND-MADE PAPER AND PAPERBOARD :12%
480220PAPER AND PAPERBOARD OF A KIND USED AS A BASE FOR PHOTOSENSITIVE, HEATSENSITIVE OR ELECTROSENSITIVE PAPER OR PAPERBOARD :12%
480240WALL PAPER BASE12%
480254WEIGHING LESS THAN 40 G/ :12%
480255WEIGHING 40 G/ OR MORE BUT NOT MORE THAN 150 G/, IN ROLLS:12%
480256WEIGHING 40 G/ OR MORE BUT NOT MORE THAN 150 G/, IN SHEETS WITH ONE SIDE NOT EXCEEDING 435 MM AND THE OTHER SIDE NOT EXCEEDING 297 MM IN THE UNFOLDED STATE :12%
480257OTHER, WEIGHING 40 G/ OR MORE BUT NOT MORE THAN 150 G/ :12%
480258WEIGHING MORE THAN 150 G/ :12%
480261IN ROLLS :12%
480262IN SHEETS WITH ONE SIDE NOT EXCEEDING 435 MM AND THE OTHER SIDE NOT EXCEEDING 297 MM IN THE UNFOLDED STATE :12%
480269OTHER :12%
48021010PAPER12%
48021020PAPERBOARD12%
48022010PHOTOGRAPHIC BASE PAPER, UNCOATED12%
48022090OTHER12%
48023000UNCOATED 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 CARBONISING BASE PAPER12%
48024000WALL PAPER BASE12%
48025410INDIA PAPER12%
48025420LITHO AND OFFSET PAPER12%
48025430DUPLICATING PAPER12%
48025440AIRMAIL PAPER12%
48025450TISSUE PAPER12%
48025490OTHER12%
48025510LITHO AND OFFSET PAPER12%
48025520DRAWING PAPER12%
48025530DUPLICATING PAPER12%
48025540ACCOUNT BOOK PAPER12%
48025550BANK, BOND AND CHEQUE PAPER12%
48025560CURRENCY NOTE PAPER12%
48025570PAPER FOR SECURITY PRINTING, CURRENCY PAPER, STAMP PAPER12%
48025590OTHER12%
48025610LITHO AND OFFSET PAPER12%
48025620DRAWING PAPER12%
48025630DUPLICATING PAPER12%
48025640ACCOUNT BOOK PAPER12%
48025650BANK, BOND AND CHEQUE PAPER12%
48025660CURRENCY NOTE PAPER12%
48025670PAPER FOR SECURITY PRINTING, CURRENCY PAPER, STAMP PAPER12%
48025690OTHER12%
48025710LITHO AND OFFSET PAPER12%
48025720DRAWING PAPER12%
48025730DUPLICATING PAPER12%
48025740ACCOUNT BOOK PAPER12%
48025750BANK, BOND AND CHEQUE PAPER12%
48025760CURRENCY NOTE PAPER12%
48025770PAPER FOR SECURITY PRINTING, CURRENCY PAPER, STAMP PAPER12%
48025790OTHER12%
48025810LITHO AND OFFSET PAPER12%
48025820DRAWING PAPER12%
48025830DUPLICATING PAPER12%
48025840BANK, BOND AND CHEQUE PAPER12%
48025850PAPER FOR SECURITY PRINTING, CURRENCY PAPER, STAMP PAPER12%
48025890OTHER12%
48026110DRAWING PAPER12%
48026120POSTER PAPER12%
48026130PRINTING PAPER DYED OR MARBLED IN MASS12%
48026140ACCOUNT BOOK PAPER12%
48026150AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING MACHINE PAPER12%
48026160PAPER FOR SECURITY PRINTING, CURRENCY PAPER, STAMP PAPER12%
48026190OTHER12%
48026210DRAWING PAPER12%
48026220POSTER PAPER12%
48026230PRINTING PAPER DYED OR MARBLED IN MASS12%
48026240ACCOUNT BOOK PAPER12%
48026250AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING MACHINE PAPER12%
48026260PAPER FOR SECURITY PRINTING, CURRENCY PAPER, STAMP PAPER12%
48026290OTHER12%
48026910DRAWING PAPER12%
48026920POSTER PAPER12%
48026930PRINTING PAPER DYED OR MARBLED IN MASS12%
48026940ACCOUNT BOOK PAPER12%
48026950AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING MACHINE PAPER12%
48026960PAPER FOR SECURITY PRINTING, CURRENCY PAPER, STAMP PAPER12%
48026990OTHER12%

Tax calculator for HSN 4802

Enter a taxable value to calculate GST. You can use this for a quick invoice estimate.

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Not legal advice • Verify before filing • For services (99), place-of-supply rules can change tax type.

Invoice example (₹1,000 taxable value)

Intra-state (CGST + SGST)
Taxable value₹1,000
CGST (6%)60.00
SGST (6%)60.00
Total invoice1120.00
Inter-state (IGST)
Taxable value₹1,000
IGST (12%)120.00
Total invoice1120.00
Chapter note
Paper and Paperboard. Cartons, Boxes, Writing Paper. mostly 12% or 18%.

Compliance pointers (ITC / RCM / classification)

ITC hint

Input Tax Credit depends on usage conditions, restrictions, and supplier eligibility. Treat this as a quick hint — verify for edge cases.

ITC Eligible
RCM / special cases

Reverse Charge is notification-based and can depend on supplier status and transaction type. If you see a warning, double-check notifications and your invoice terms.

No chapter-level RCM note found. Still verify based on notification + supplier category.
Classification checks
  • Compare adjacent headings within Chapter 48 before finalizing.
  • Use chapter notes to avoid common confusions (materials vs finished goods, kits, etc.).
  • For services (99), place-of-supply can change whether IGST/CGST+SGST applies.

FAQs for HSN 4802

What is the GST rate for HSN 4802?

GST rate for HSN 4802 is 12%. Always verify the latest CBIC/GST notifications for changes.

Is HSN mandatory on invoices?

HSN is generally required on B2B invoices; the number of digits depends on turnover and the nature of supply. Exports/imports typically use more detailed codes.

How do I use this code on an invoice?

Add HSN 4802 in the line item and apply GST @ 12%. For intra-state supplies: 6% CGST + 6% SGST. For inter-state supplies: 12% IGST.

Does ITC apply for this HSN?

ITC depends on conditions and restrictions under GST law, plus the nature of usage and supplier eligibility. Use the ITC badge as a hint and verify with your CA for edge cases.

Can Reverse Charge (RCM) apply here?

RCM is notification-based and depends on the supply category, supplier status, and transaction type. If you see an RCM note, treat it as a “verify” signal.

What if I pick the wrong HSN?

Wrong classification can cause rate mismatch, notices, interest/penalty exposure, and reconciliation issues. Compare nearby headings and chapter notes before finalizing.

Sources & accuracy

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