HSN CODE - 48119016 : Surface marbled paper

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 48119016 are used for the Surface marbled paper products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 48119016

First two digits (48) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 48 - Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard.

Next two digits (11) represent the heading number which is PAPER, PAPERBOARD, CELLULOSE WADING AND WEBS OF CELLULOSE FIBRES, COATED, IMPREGNATED, COVERED, SURFACE - COLOURED , SURFACE-DECORATED OR PRINTED, IN ROLLS OR RECTANGULAR (INCLUDING SQUARE) SHEETS, OF ANY SIZE, OTHER THAN GOODS OF THE KIND DESCRIBED IN HEADING 4803, 4809 OR 4810

Next two digits (90) represent the product code which is Handmade paper and paperboard, rules, lined or squared but not otherwise printed; chromo and art paper, coated, building board of paper or pulp impregnated; chromo board, raw base paper for sensitising coated, surface marbled paper, leather board and imitation leather board; and matrix board

Last two digits (16) are for final or deeper classification which is Surface marbled paper

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.