HSN code for Bond Paper — 4802 · GST 18%

Bond Paper is billed under HSN 4802, which covers uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes. Under GST 2.0 the rate is 18%.

Also called: bond sheet, letterhead paper

GST on bond paper

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

Example invoice line

Bond Paper 100 GSM (25x36)HSN 4802
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 4802 covers

Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes

Maplitho, bond paper, copier paper and other uncoated printing paper.

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

Also under 4802: Maplitho Paper

Questions about bond paper

What is the HSN code for bond paper?

Bond Paper is classified under HSN 4802: Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes.

What is the GST rate on bond 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 bond 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 (4802) 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 bond paper once with HSN 4802 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.