HSN CODE - 48171000 : ENVELOPES

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 48171000 are used for the ENVELOPES 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 48171000

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 (17) represent the heading number which is 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

Next two digits (10) represent the product code which is

Last two digits (00) are for final or deeper classification which is ENVELOPES

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