GST rates and HSN code for Envelope.
Chapter | Description | HSN Code | Rate (%) | CESS (%) | Effective Date | Rate Revision |
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Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof | Gaskets And Similar Joints Of Metal Sheeting Combined With Other Material Or Of Two Or More Layers Of Metal; Sets Or Assortments Of Gaskets And Similar Joints, Dissimilar In Composition, Put Up In Pouches, Envelopes Or Similar Packings; Mechanical Seals | 8484 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
Machines For Assembling Electric Or Electronic Lamps, Tubes Or Valves Or Flash-Bulbs, In Glass Envelopes; Machines Or Manufacturing Or Hot Working Glass Or Glassware – Machines For Manufacturing Or Hot Working Glass Or Glassware: Other | 84752900 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
Other Machinery For Making Up Paper Pulp, Paper Or Paperboard, Including Cutting Machines Of All Kinds – Machines For Making Bags, Sacks Or Envelopes | 84412000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
Gaskets And Similar Joints Of Metal Sheeting Combined With Other Material Or Of Two Or More Layers Of Metal; Sets Or Assortments Of Gaskets And Similar Joints, Dissimilar In Composition, Put Up In Pouches, Envelopes Or Similar Packings; Mechanical Seals – | 84842000 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Gaskets And Similar Joints Of Metal Sheeting Combined With Other Material Or Of Two Or More Layers Of Metal; Sets Or Assortments Of Gaskets And Similar Joints, Dissimilar In Composition, Put Up In Pouches, Envelopes Or Similar Packings; Mechanical Seals – | 84841090 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Machines For Assembling Electric Or Electronic Lamps, Tubes Or Valves Or Flash-Bulbs, In Glass Envelopes; Machines Or Manufacturing Or Hot Working Glass Or Glassware – Parts | 84759000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
Machines For Assembling Electric Or Electronic Lamps, Tubes Or Valves Or Flash-Bulbs, In Glass Envelopes; Machines Or Manufacturing Or Hot Working Glass Or Glassware – Machines For Manufacturing Or Hot Working Glass Or Glassware: Machines For Making Optic | 84752100 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans | Printed Or Illustrated Postcards; Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements, Whether Or Not Illustrated, With Or Without Envelopes Or Trimmings Printed Or Illustrated Postcards; Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages | 49090090 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Printed Or Illustrated Postcards; Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements, Whether Or Not Illustrated, With Or Without Envelopes Or Trimmings Printed Or Illustrated Postcards; Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages | 49090010 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
Printed Or Illustrated Postcards; Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements, Whether Or Not Illustrated, With Or Without Envelopes Or Trimmings | 4909 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
Glass and glassware | Glass Envelopes (Including Bulbs And Tubes), Open, And Glass Parts Thereof, Without Fittings, For Electric Lamps, Cathode-Ray Tubes Or The Like – For Electric Lighting: Glass Envelopes For Fluorescent Lamps | 70111010 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
Glass Envelopes (Including Bulbs And Tubes), Open, And Glass Parts Thereof, Without Fittings, For Electric Lamps, Cathode-Ray Tubes Or The Like – For Electric Lighting: Other | 70111090 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Glass Envelopes (Including Bulbs And Tubes), Open, And Glass Parts Thereof, Without Fittings, For Electric Lamps, Cathode-Ray Tubes Or The Like – For Electric Lighting: Glass Envelopes For Filament Lamps | 70111020 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Glass Envelopes (Including Bulbs And Tubes), Open, And Glass Parts Thereof, Without Fittings, For Electric Lamps, Cathode-Ray Tubes Or The Like – Other: Glass Envelopes For Electronic Valves | 70119010 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Glass Envelopes (Including Bulbs And Tubes), Open, And Glass Parts Thereof, Without Fittings, For Electric Lamps, Cathode-Ray Tubes Or The Like | 7011 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
(waste and scrap) paper or paperboard | 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 | 4817 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
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 – Envelopes | 48171000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
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 – Boxes, Pouches, Wallets And Writing Compendi | 48173010 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
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 – Boxes, Pouches, Wallets And Writing Compendi | 48173090 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
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 – Letter Cards, Plain Postcards And Correspond | 48172000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
If your business involves envelopes, understanding their Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code is crucial for navigating India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regulations. This classification determines the applicable GST rate for these common stationery items.
Based on the provided data, envelopes are primarily classified under Chapter 48, which pertains to “(waste and scrap) paper or paperboard” and includes “Envelopes, Letter Cards, Plain Postcards And Correspondence Cards, Of Paper Or Paperboard.”
The relevant entries from the data are:
Therefore, the HSN code applicable to paper envelopes is 48171000, and the GST rate is 18%.
The data also uses the word “envelope” in other contexts, which are not related to paper stationery:
It is crucial to distinguish these uses of the word “envelope” from paper stationery envelopes to apply the correct HSN code.
The specific HSN code is 48171000.
The GST rate is 18%.
The word “envelope” is also used to describe packaging for industrial goods, casings for light bulbs, and as accessories for printed cards, which are classified differently based on their nature and material.
No, it’s important to use the specific subcode 48171000 for paper stationery envelopes to be precise.
Bubble mailers with paper exteriors would likely still fall under HSN 48171000 as they are primarily paper envelopes for mailing. However, it’s best to consult the official GST tariff for definitive classification of such hybrid products.
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