What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 48202000?

HSN code 48202000 (Notebook) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 48202000?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 48202000 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 48202000 cover?

HSN code 48202000 covers Notebook. 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 48202000?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 48202000 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for a notebook?

Exercise books are classified under 48202000, registers/account books under 48201010, and letter pads under 48201020, within heading 4820.

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Notebook HSN Code 4820

Q: What is the HSN code for Notebook?

The HSN code for Notebook is 48202000, 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

Registers, account books, notebooks and exercise books are classified under HSN heading 4820. Registers, letter pads and exercise books each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

4820

Primary code

48202000

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Notebook HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 4820 (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 paperboard; albums for samples or for collections and book covers, of paper or paperboard). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
48201010	Registers, account books	18%	10%
48201020	Letter pads	18%	10%
48201090	Other	18%	10%
48202000	Exercise books	18%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 14 partner agreement(s) listed for 48202000; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 11 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for notebook?

The HSN code for notebook is 4820 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for notebook the most common is 48202000, 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 notebook is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for notebook 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
48204-digit headingREGISTERS, 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 PAPERBOARD; ALBUMS FOR SAMPLES OR FOR COLLECTIONS AND BOOK COVERS, OF PAPER OR PAPERBOARD
4820206-digit subheadingREGISTERS, 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 PAPERBOARD; ALBUMS FOR SAMPLES OR FOR COLLECTIONS AND BOOK COVERS, OF PAPER OR PAPERBOARD
482020008-digit tariff itemExercise books

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 notebook

Notebook (HSN 4820) 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 48202000 — 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 notebook

When notebook (HSN 48202000) 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 48202000 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for notebook is 4820 at the heading level, with 48202000 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.