Q3HSN Code 4820
Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt
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 pape rboard, albums for samples or for collections and book covers, of paper or paperboard
GST rate
| Registers, account books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, blotting-pads, binders (loose-leaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationary, of paper or paperboard; and book covers, of paper or paperboard [other than note books and exercise books] | 18% |
| Exercise book, graph book, laboratory note book and notebooks | Nil |
Codes under 4820
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4820 10 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles: | Varies |
| 4820 10 10 | Registers, account books | Varies |
| 4820 10 20 | Letter pads | Varies |
| 4820 20 | Exercise books | Varies |
| 4820 30 | Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers | Varies |
| 4820 40 | Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets | Varies |
| 4820 50 | Albums for samples or for collections | Varies |
| 4820 90 | 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 pape rboard, albums for samples or for collections and book covers, of paper or paperboard › Other | Varies |
| 4820 90 10 | Blotting papers cut to size | Varies |
← Chapter 48: Paper, paperboard and paper products
Related HSN codes
4821Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds4819Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers4822Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp4818Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs4823Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs4817Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt?
The HSN code for registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt is 4820, under Chapter 48 (Paper, paperboard and paper products).
What is the GST rate on registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt?
It depends on the specific item: registers, account books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, blotting-pads, binders (loose-leaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationary, of paper or paperboard; and book covers, of paper or paperboard [other than note books and exercise books] is 18%; exercise book, graph book, laboratory note book and notebooks is Nil.
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 Notifications No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.