How many digits should I use for HSN code 4820 on an invoice?

Businesses with annual turnover below ₹5 crore must use 4-digit HSN codes. Those above ₹5 crore must use 6-digit codes. Exporters must always use 8-digit codes. SAC codes for services are always 6 digits.

4820

HSN Code 4820: GST Rate & Description

Q: What is HSN code 4820?

HSN code 4820 refers to: Registers, 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. It falls under Chapter 48 (Paper & Paperboard) of the Indian GST tariff schedule.

Q: What is the GST rate for HSN code 4820?

The applicable GST rate for HSN code 4820 is 12%. This includes CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state supplies, or IGST 12% for inter-state.

Registers, 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

HSN Chapter 48 — Paper & Paperboard 4-digit code 12% GST

Parent codes: 48 — Paper and paperboard, articles of paper…

GST Rate Breakdown

CGST

SGST / UTGST

IGST

12%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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6 Sub-codes under 4820

482010 Registers, account books, note books, order books,… 482020 Exercise books 482030 Binders (other than book covers), folders and file… 482040 Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon set… 482050 Albums for samples or for collections 482090 Other :

All HSN codes in Chapter 48 — Paper & Paperboard (23 codes)

4801 Newsprint, in rolls or sheets 4802 Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used fo… 4803 Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin s… 4804 Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or… 4805 Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or… 4806 Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing… 4807 Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking… 4808 Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or withou… 4809 Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying… 4810 Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both side… 4811 Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of… 4812 Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp 4813 Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to sizeor in… 4814 Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window tra… 4815 Omitted 4816 Carbon-paper, self-copy paper and other copying… 4817 Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and cor… 4818 Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose waddin… 4819 Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing co… 4820 Registers, account books, note books, order book… 4821 Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether… 4822 Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of pa… 4823 Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and w…

About HSN Code 4820

HSN code 4820 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Registers, 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.

This code falls under Chapter 48 (Paper & Paperboard) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 12% (CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state, or IGST 12% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 4820?

HSN 4820 refers to: Registers, 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. It belongs to Chapter 48 (Paper & Paperboard) of the GST tariff.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 4820?

The GST rate for HSN code 4820 is 12% — CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state, or IGST 12% for inter-state supply.

Is HSN code 4820 mandatory on invoices?

Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.

What chapter does HSN code 4820 belong to?

HSN code 4820 belongs to Chapter 48 of the GST tariff, which covers Paper & Paperboard.