Rate at a Glance
Chapter 48
GST rate guide
Exercise books, notebooks, graph books and the uncoated paper used to make them are exempt from 22 September 2025. Most paper and paperboard, including writing and printing paper, is taxed at 18%, while newsprint and certain paper cartons and boxes attract 5%.
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Rates reflect GST changes effective 22 September 2025. Confirm the rate for your exact product description before filing.
All 11 HSN codes under 4805
| HSN code | Description |
|---|---|
| 48051100 | Fluting paper: semi-chemical fluting paper |
| 48051200 | Fluting paper: straw fluting paper |
| 48051900 | Fluting paper: other |
| 48052400 | Testliner (recycled liner board): weighing 150 g/m2or less |
| 48052500 | Testliner (recycled liner board): weighing more than 150 g/m2 |
| 48053000 | Testliner (recycled liner board): sulphite wrapping paper |
| 48054000 | Testliner (recycled liner board): filter paper and paperboard |
| 48055000 | Testliner (recycled liner board): felt paper and paperboard |
| 48059100 | Other: weighing 150 g/m2or less |
| 48059200 | Other: weighing more than 150 g/m2but less than 225 g/m2 |
| 48059300 | Other: weighing 225 g/m2or more |
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