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 10 HSN codes under 4819
| HSN code | Description |
|---|---|
| 48191010 | 4819 10 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 or the like cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard: boxes |
| 48191090 | 4819 10 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 or the like cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard: other |
| 48192010 | Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of noncorrugated paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes, cases, intended for the packing of match sticks |
| 48192020 | Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of noncorrugated paper and paperboard: boxes |
| 48192090 | Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of noncorrugated paper and paperboard: other |
| 48193000 | Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm or more |
| 48194000 | Other sacks and bags, including cones |
| 48195010 | Other packing containers, including record sleeves: made of corrugated paper or paperboard |
| 48195090 | Other packing containers, including record sleeves: other |
| 48196000 | Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like |
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