48196000Tariff Item (8-digit)Section X

HSN Code 48196000 – Box Files, Letter Trays, Storage Boxes And Similar Articles, Of A Kind Used In Offices,…

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HSN Code

48196000

Chapter

48

Digits

8-digit

Section

X

What is HSN Code 48196000?

HSN code 48196000 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Box Files, Letter Trays, Storage Boxes And Similar Articles, Of A Kind Used In Offices,… 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 box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices,… must quote HSN 48196000 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 48196000

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter48paper and paperboard, articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard
Heading4819cartons, 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 orthe like
Sub-heading481960box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like
Tariff48196000box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like

GST rate for HSN 48196000

Goods under HSN 48196000 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 48196000 — FAQs

What is HSN code 48196000?

HSN code 48196000 classifies "Box Files, Letter Trays, Storage Boxes And Similar Articles, Of A Kind Used In Offices,…" 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 48196000?

48196000 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 48196000?

Goods under HSN 48196000 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 Box Files, Letter Trays, Storage Boxes And Similar Articles, Of A Kind Used In Offices,….

Which chapter does HSN code 48196000 belong to?

HSN 48196000 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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