48203000Tariff Item (8-digit)Section X

HSN Code 48203000 – Binders (Other Than Book Covers), Folders And File Covers

Full GST classification for Binders (Other Than Book Covers), Folders And File Covers — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

48203000

Chapter

48

Digits

8-digit

Section

X

What is HSN Code 48203000?

HSN code 48203000 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Binders (Other Than Book Covers), Folders And File Covers 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 binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers must quote HSN 48203000 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 48203000

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
Sub-heading482030binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers
Tariff48203000binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers

GST rate for HSN 48203000

Goods under HSN 48203000 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 48203000 — FAQs

What is HSN code 48203000?

HSN code 48203000 classifies "Binders (Other Than Book Covers), Folders And File Covers" 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 48203000?

48203000 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 48203000?

Goods under HSN 48203000 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 Binders (Other Than Book Covers), Folders And File Covers.

Which chapter does HSN code 48203000 belong to?

HSN 48203000 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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