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Envelopes and stationery is classified under HSN heading 4817. GST as on 26 October 2026: Nil, 5% or 18%.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Envelopes and stationery?
GST on Envelopes and stationery as on 26 October 2026: Nil, 5% or 18%. Which rate applies depends on the exact code and on how it is sold or supplied; each entry below names the CBIC notification it comes from.
Changed with GST 2.0 (22 September 2025): 12% → 5% (481730). Many rate charts online still show the old rate. All GST 2.0 rate changes.
| Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | New GST rate | Code | What it covers | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nil | Nil | 4817 | No GST on postal items such as envelopes and post cards sold by the Government. | 10/2025-CT(R), entry 129 |
| 18% | 18% | 4817 | Paper envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards (not boxes or pouches with assorted stationery). | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 183 |
| 12% | 5% | 481730 | If you sell boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper or paperboard containing an assortment of paper stationery, GST is 5%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 321 |
GST rate on Envelopes and stationery since 1 July 2017
The rate in force in each period, for old invoices, amended returns and audits. Each change came with a CBIC notification; the rate on any exact date is in the app.
| From | To | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | 21 September 2025 | Nil, 12% or 18% |
| 22 September 2025 | today | Nil, 5% or 18% |
The GST rate on Envelopes and stationery is set by the CBIC rate notification entry that covers it. It can depend on how the goods are sold, for example packed and labelled or loose, and many rates changed with GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025. The free BooksOn HSN app shows the rate as on any date since 1 July 2017, with the notification and entry number.
4817 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
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
481710 | Envelopes |
48171000 | Envelopes |
481720 | Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards |
48172000 | Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards |
481730 | Boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery |
48173010 | Writing blocks |
48173090 | Other |
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
From 1 April 2021 (Notification 78/2020-Central Tax), a business with aggregate annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least 4 digits of the HSN code on B2B tax invoices; above ₹5 crore, 6 digits on all tax invoices. Services use the SAC code in the same way.
Other common items
- Paper
4802 - Notebooks (Register)
4820 - Tissue paper and napkins
4818 - Paper cups, plates and boxes (Disposables)
4823 - Commission agent services (Broker)
9961 - Telecom and internet services
9984 - Warehousing and storage (Godown)
9967 - Tour operator and travel agent services
9985 - Renting of vehicles
9966 - Laundry and dry cleaning
9997 - Architectural services
9983 - Photography services
9983
Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 7, 2026-10-19), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.
