4820Heading (4-digit)Section X

HSN Code 4820 – Registers, Account Books, Note Books, Order Books, Receipt Books, Letter Pads, Memorandum…

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HSN Code

4820

Chapter

48

Digits

4-digit

Section

X

What is HSN Code 4820?

HSN code 4820 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Registers, Account Books, Note Books, Order Books, Receipt Books, Letter Pads, Memorandum… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-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 registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum… must quote HSN 4820 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 4820

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter48paper and paperboard, articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard
Heading4820registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting-pads, binders (loose-leaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or pape rboard, albums for samples or for collections and book covers, of paper or paperboard

GST rate for HSN 4820

Goods under HSN 4820 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 4820 — FAQs

What is HSN code 4820?

HSN code 4820 classifies "Registers, Account Books, Note Books, Order Books, Receipt Books, Letter Pads, Memorandum…" 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 4820?

4820 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-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 4820?

Goods under HSN 4820 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 Registers, Account Books, Note Books, Order Books, Receipt Books, Letter Pads, Memorandum….

Which chapter does HSN code 4820 belong to?

HSN 4820 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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