Q3HSN Code 4819
Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers
Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like
GST rate
| Boxes | 5% |
| Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard › Other | 5% |
| Cartons, boxes, cases, intended for the packing of match sticks | 5% |
| Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non corrugated paper and paperboard › Other | 5% |
| Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm or more | 18% |
| Other sacks and bags, including cones — cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like | 18% |
| Made of corrugated paper or paperboard | 18% |
| Other packing containers, including record sleeves › Other | 18% |
| Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like | 18% |
Codes under 4819
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4819 10 | Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard: | 5% |
| 4819 10 10 | Boxes | 5% |
| 4819 20 | Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non corrugated paper and paperboard: | 5% |
| 4819 20 10 | Cartons, boxes, cases, intended for the packing of match sticks | 5% |
| 4819 20 20 | Boxes | 5% |
| 4819 30 | Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm or more | 18% |
| 4819 40 | Other sacks and bags, including cones — cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like | 18% |
| 4819 50 | Other packing containers, including record sleeves — cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like | 18% |
| 4819 50 10 | Made of corrugated paper or paperboard | 18% |
| 4819 60 | Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like | 18% |
← Chapter 48: Paper, paperboard and paper products
Related HSN codes
4820Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt4818Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs4821Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds4817Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence4822Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp4816Carbon-paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers?
The HSN code for cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers is 4819, under Chapter 48 (Paper, paperboard and paper products).
What is the GST rate on cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers?
It depends on the specific item: boxes is 5%; cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard › other is 5%; cartons, boxes, cases, intended for the packing of match sticks is 5%; folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non corrugated paper and paperboard › other is 5%; sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm or more is 18%; other sacks and bags, including cones — cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, box files, letter trays, and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like is 18%; made of corrugated paper or paperboard is 18%; other packing containers, including record sleeves › other is 18%; box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like is 18%.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.