48131000Tariff Item (8-digit)Section X

HSN Code 48131000 – In The Form Of Booklets Or Tubes

Full GST classification for In The Form Of Booklets Or Tubes — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

48131000

Chapter

48

Digits

8-digit

Section

X

What is HSN Code 48131000?

HSN code 48131000 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for In The Form Of Booklets Or Tubes under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 8-digit code sitting at the tariff item (8-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 48 — Paper And Paperboard, Articles Of Paper Pulp, Of Paper Or Of…, which is part of Section X: Pulp, Paper & Paperboard. Every GST-registered business supplying in the form of booklets or tubes must quote HSN 48131000 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 48131000

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter48paper and paperboard, articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard
Heading4813cigarette paper, whether or not cut to sizeor in the form of booklets or tubes
Sub-heading481310in the form of booklets or tubes
Tariff48131000in the form of booklets or tubes

GST rate for HSN 48131000

Goods under HSN 48131000 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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HSN Code 48131000 — FAQs

What is HSN code 48131000?

HSN code 48131000 classifies "In The Form Of Booklets Or Tubes" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 48 (Paper And Paperboard, Articles Of Paper Pulp, Of Paper Or Of…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 48131000?

48131000 is a 8-digit HSN code — a tariff item (8-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 48131000?

Goods under HSN 48131000 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 In The Form Of Booklets Or Tubes.

Which chapter does HSN code 48131000 belong to?

HSN 48131000 belongs to Chapter 48 — Paper And Paperboard, Articles Of Paper Pulp, Of Paper Or Of…, part of Section X: Pulp, Paper & Paperboard.

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