GST rates and HSN code for Plastic box.
Chapter | Description | HSN Code | Rate (%) | CESS (%) | Effective Date | Rate Revision |
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Plastics and articles thereof | Articles For The Conveyance Or Packing Of Goods, Of Plastics; Stoppers, Lids, Caps And Other Closures, Of Plastics – Boxes, Cases, Crates And Similar Articles: Plastic Containers For Audio Or Video Cassettes, Cassette Tapes, Floppy Disk And Similar Articl | 39231010 | 18% | – | 1/01/2020 1/10/2019 | – |
Other Articles Of Plastics And Articles Of Other Materials Of Headings 3901 To 3914- Other : Rings, Buckles, Tacks, Washers And Other Decorative Fittings Made Of Plastic Used As Trimmings And Embellishments For Leather Products; Patterns For Leather Foot | 39269049 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
Plastic Bangles | 3926 | Nil | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
Waste, Parings And Scrap, Of Plastics – Of Other Plastics : Of Cellulose And Its Chemical Derivatives: Cellulose Plastic Waste Such As Cellulose Nitrate Film Scrap Plasticized | 39159073 | 18% | – | 13/10/2017 | – | |
Waste, Parings And Scrap, Of Plastics – Of Other Plastics : Of Cellulose And Its Chemical Derivatives: Cellulose Plastic Waste Such As Cellulose Acetatc Film Scrap Plasticized | 39159075 | 18% | – | 13/10/2017 | – | |
Plastic Beads | 3926 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
Other Articles Of Plastics And Articles Of Other Materials Of Headings 3901 To 3914- Articles Of Apparel And Clothing Accessories (Including Gloves, Mittens And Mitts) : Plastic Stickers For Garments : Of Polyurethane Foam | 39262031 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles | Fuses, Lightning Arresters, Voltage Limiters, Surge Suppressors, Plugs, Junction Boxes), For A Voltage Exceeding 1,000 Volts – Isolating Switches And Make-And-Break Switches: Of Plastic | 85353010 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Services | Postal Services Including Post Office Counter Services, Mail Box Rental Services. | 996811 | 18% | Nil Provided that Director (Sports), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports certifies that the services are directly or indirectly related to any of the events under FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020. | 01/07/2017 | – |
(waste and scrap) paper or paperboard | 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 – Other Sacks | 48194000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
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- Folding Cart | 48192010 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
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 – Sacks And B | 48193000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
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- Folding Cart | 48192020 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
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 – Box Files, | 48196000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles | Footwear With Outer Soles Of Rubber, Plastics, Leather Or Composition Leather And Uppers Of Leather Other Footwear: Other: Leather Sandals With Plastic Or Synthetic Sole | 64039920 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal | Particle Board And Similar Board (For Example, Oriented Strand Board And Wafer Board) Of Wood Or Other Ligneous Materials, Whether Or Not Agglomerated With Resins Or Other Organic Binding Substances- Other: Plastic Laminated Sheets: Veneered Particle Boar | 44109012 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
Packing Cases, Boxes, Crates, Drums And Similar Packings, Of Wood; Cable-Drums Of Wood; Pallets, Box Pallets And Other Load Boards, Of Wood; Pallet Collars Of Wood – Pallets, Box Pallets And Other Load Boards; Pallet Collars | 44152000 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
Particle Board And Similar Board (For Example, Oriented Strand Board And Wafer Board) Of Wood Or Other Ligneous Materials, Whether Or Not Agglomerated With Resins Or Other Organic Binding Substances- Other: Plastic Laminated Sheets: Other | 44109019 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
Mineral Products-Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement | Other Clays (Not Including Expanded Clays Of Heading 6806), Andalusite, Kyanite And Sillimanite, Whether Or Not Calcined; Mullite; Chamotte Or Dinas Earths – Fire Clay: Non-Plastic | 25083010 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and parts thereof | Parts, Trimmings And Accessories Of Articles Of Heading 6601 To 6602- Handles And Knobs:Umbrella Handles With Or Without Stems, Plastic | 66031010 | 12% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
If your business involves plastic boxes, understanding their Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code is crucial for compliance with India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regulations. This classification determines the applicable GST rate for these versatile storage and packaging solutions.
Based on the provided data, plastic boxes primarily fall under Chapter 39, which covers “Plastics and articles thereof.” Specifically, they are classified under the heading for “Articles For The Conveyance Or Packing Of Goods, Of Plastics.”
The relevant entry from the data is:
While this specific entry mentions containers for audio/video cassettes and floppy disks, the broader category includes “Boxes, Cases, Crates And Similar Articles” made of plastics. Therefore, the HSN code likely applicable to general plastic boxes used for conveyance or packing is 39231010.
Using the correct HSN code for plastic boxes is crucial for several reasons:
The most likely HSN code is 39231010.
The GST rate is 18%.
“Similar articles” for conveyance or packing would likely fall under the same HSN code, but specific industrial containers might have more detailed classifications elsewhere in Chapter 39.
These are examples within the broader category of boxes and similar articles used for packing.
For highly specialized plastic boxes, it’s advisable to consult the official GST tariff or seek guidance from a tax professional to ensure the most accurate classification within Chapter 39.
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