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 9 HSN codes under 4820
| HSN code | Description |
|---|---|
| 48201010 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles: registers, account books |
| 48201020 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles: letter pads |
| 48201090 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles: other |
| 48202000 | Exercise books |
| 48203000 | Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers |
| 48204000 | Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets |
| 48205000 | Albums for samples or for collections |
| 48209010 | Other: blotting papers cut to size |
| 48209090 | Other: other |
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