What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 48171000?

HSN code 48171000 (Envelope) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 48171000?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 48171000 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 48171000 cover?

HSN code 48171000 covers Envelope. It sits under Chapter 48 – Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard, in Section X – PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL; RECOVERED (WASTE AND SCRAP) PAPER OR PAPERBOARD; PAPER AND PAPERBOARD AND ARTICLES THEREOF.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 48171000?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 48171000 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for envelopes?

Envelopes are classified under 48171000, and letter cards/plain postcards under 48172000, within heading 4817.

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Envelope HSN Code 4817

Q: What is the HSN code for Envelope?

The HSN code for Envelope is 48171000, classified under Chapter 48 – Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

18% IGSTSchedule II

Envelopes, letter cards and plain postcards of paper are classified under HSN heading 4817.

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Heading

4817

Primary code

48171000

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Envelope HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 4817 (envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
48171000	Envelopes	18%	10%
48172000	Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards	18%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 6 partner agreement(s) listed for 48171000; best preferential rate 0% via Least Developed Countries; 3 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for envelope?

The HSN code for envelope is 4817 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for envelope the most common is 48171000, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How envelope is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for envelope narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 482-digitPaper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard
48174-digit headingENVELOPES, LETTER CARDS, PLAIN POSTCARDS AND CORRESPONDENCE CARDS, OF PAPER OR PAPERBOARD; BOXES, POUCHES, WALLETS AND WRITING COMPENDIUMS, OF PAPER OR PAPERBOARD, CONTAINING AN ASSORTMENT OF PAPER STATIONERY
4817106-digit subheadingENVELOPES, LETTER CARDS, PLAIN POSTCARDS AND CORRESPONDENCE CARDS, OF PAPER OR PAPERBOARD; BOXES, POUCHES, WALLETS AND WRITING COMPENDIUMS, OF PAPER OR PAPERBOARD, CONTAINING AN ASSORTMENT OF PAPER STATIONERY
481710008-digit tariff itemEnvelopes

Section X — PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL; RECOVERED (WASTE AND SCRAP) PAPER OR PAPERBOARD; PAPER AND PAPERBOARD AND ARTICLES THEREOF

GST on envelope

Envelope (HSN 4817) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 48171000 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported envelope

When envelope (HSN 48171000) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties, and Compensation Cess 0.125%.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹32.4181. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 48171000 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for envelope is 4817 at the heading level, with 48171000 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.