HSN code for Art Paper — 4810 · GST 18%

Art Paper is billed under HSN 4810, which covers paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or other inorganic substances. Under GST 2.0 the rate is 18%.

Also called: gloss paper, coated paper, matt paper

GST on art paper

GST rate
18%
Within your state
CGST 9% + SGST/UTGST 9%
To another state
IGST 18%

Example invoice line

Art Paper 120 GSM (23x36)HSN 4810
1 ream × ₹3,000.00₹3,000.00
CGST 9%₹270.00
SGST 9%₹270.00
Total₹3,540.00

Selling to another state: IGST 18% (₹540.00) replaces CGST and SGST.

What HSN 4810 covers

Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or other inorganic substances

Art paper, art card and coated board used by printers.

Printing paper moved from 12% to 18% under GST 2.0.

Also under 4810: Art Card

Questions about art paper

What is the HSN code for art paper?

Art Paper is classified under HSN 4810: Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or other inorganic substances.

What is the GST rate on art paper?

18% under GST 2.0, in force since 22 September 2025. Within your state that is 9% CGST plus 9% SGST (or UTGST); to a buyer in another state it is 18% IGST.

Is art paper ever taxed differently?

Printing paper moved from 12% to 18% under GST 2.0.

How many digits of the HSN code go on the invoice?

If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to ₹5 crore, print at least 4 digits (4810) on B2B tax invoices; on B2C invoices it is optional. Above ₹5 crore, print 6 digits (the 6-digit code for your exact product) on every invoice.

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Bill with the right HSN automatically — start free

Save art paper once with HSN 4810 and its rate, and InDhanPay Books puts the right code and the CGST/SGST or IGST split on every bill after that.

See also: billing software for print shops and presses.