What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 48211020?

HSN code 48211020 (Paper Label & Sticker) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 48211020?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 48211020 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 48211020 cover?

HSN code 48211020 covers Paper Label & Sticker. 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 48211020?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 48211020 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for paper labels / stickers?

Paper tags are classified under 48211010 and labels under 48211020, within heading 4821.

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Paper Label & Sticker HSN Code 4821

Q: What is the HSN code for Paper Label & Sticker?

The HSN code for Paper Label & Sticker is 48211020, 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

Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds are classified under HSN heading 4821. Paper tags and printed labels each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

4821

Primary code

48211020

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Paper Label & Sticker HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 4821 (paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
48211010	Paper tags	18%	10%
48211020	Labels	18%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 4 partner agreement(s) listed for 48211020; best preferential rate 0% via Least Developed Countries; 3 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for paper label & sticker?

The HSN code for paper label & sticker is 4821 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for paper label & sticker the most common is 48211020, 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 paper label & sticker is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for paper label & sticker 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
48214-digit headingPAPER OR PAPERBOARD LABELS OF ALL KINDS, WHETHER OR NOT PRINTED
4821106-digit subheadingPrinted :
482110208-digit tariff itemLabels

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 paper label & sticker

Paper Label & Sticker (HSN 4821) 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 48211020 — 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 paper label & sticker

When paper label & sticker (HSN 48211020) 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 48211020 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for paper label & sticker is 4821 at the heading level, with 48211020 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.