47Chapter (2-digit)Section X

HSN Code 47 – Pulp Of Wood Or Of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material, Recovered (Waste And Scrap) Paper…

Full GST classification for Pulp Of Wood Or Of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material, Recovered (Waste And Scrap) Paper… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

47

Chapter

47

Digits

2-digit

Section

X

What is HSN Code 47?

HSN code 47 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Pulp Of Wood Or Of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material, Recovered (Waste And Scrap) Paper… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 2-digit code sitting at the chapter (2-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 47 — Pulp Of Wood Or Of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material, Recovered…, which is part of Section X: Pulp, Paper & Paperboard. Every GST-registered business supplying pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material, recovered (waste and scrap) paper… must quote HSN 47 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 47

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter47pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material, recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard

GST rate for HSN 47

Goods under HSN 47 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
4701mechanical wood pulp
4702chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades
4703chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades
4704chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades
4705wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes
4706pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material
4707recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard

HSN Code 47 — FAQs

What is HSN code 47?

HSN code 47 classifies "Pulp Of Wood Or Of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material, Recovered (Waste And Scrap) Paper…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 47 (Pulp Of Wood Or Of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material, Recovered…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 47?

47 is a 2-digit HSN code — a chapter (2-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 47?

Goods under HSN 47 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Pulp Of Wood Or Of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material, Recovered (Waste And Scrap) Paper….

Which chapter does HSN code 47 belong to?

HSN 47 belongs to Chapter 47 — Pulp Of Wood Or Of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material, Recovered…, part of Section X: Pulp, Paper & Paperboard.

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