Wooden pallets, boxes and crates is classified under HSN heading 4415 (Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums…). GST as on 1 November 2026: 5%. On B2B invoices, write at least 4 digits of the code (6 digits on every invoice if last year's turnover was above ₹5 crore).
Rates checked on 1 November 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v9, compiled from CBIC notifications
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What is the GST rate on Wooden pallets, boxes and crates?
GST on Wooden pallets, boxes and crates as on 1 November 2026: 5%. 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% (4415). Many rate charts online still show the old rate. All GST 2.0 rate changes.
| New GST rate | Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | Code | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 12% | 4415 | If you sell wooden packing cases, boxes, crates, drums, cable drums, pallets, box pallets and pallet collars, GST is 5%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 300 |
GST rate on Wooden pallets, boxes and crates 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. For an invoice dated around a change: GST rate on a past date.
| From | To | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | 21 September 2025 | 12% |
| 22 September 2025 | today | 5% |
4415 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
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
441510 | Cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, cable-drums |
44151000 | Cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, cable-drums |
441520 | Pallets, box pallets and other load boards, pallet collars |
44152000 | Pallets, box pallets and other load boards, pallet collars |
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
With aggregate turnover up to ₹5 crore in the previous year, write at least the 4-digit code (4415) on tax invoices to registered buyers (B2B; optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit code that fits (441510, 441520) on every tax invoice. The HSN summary in Table 12 of GSTR-1 takes the same digits. Details: invoice rules under Notification 78/2020-Central Tax.
Questions
What is the HSN code for Wooden pallets, boxes and crates?
Wooden pallets, boxes and crates is classified under HSN heading 4415 (Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums…). GST as on 1 November 2026: 5%. On B2B invoices, write at least 4 digits of the code (6 digits on every invoice if last year's turnover was above ₹5 crore).
What is the GST rate on Wooden pallets, boxes and crates?
As on 1 November 2026, GST on Wooden pallets, boxes and crates is 5%, depending on the exact code and how it is sold or supplied (CBIC notification 9/2025-CT(R)). Reference only; check the notification.
Did the GST rate on Wooden pallets, boxes and crates change in 2025?
Yes. From 22 September 2025 (GST 2.0): 12% → 5% (4415). Source: CBIC Notification 9/2025-CT(R).
What was the GST rate on Wooden pallets, boxes and crates in July 2017?
On 1 July 2017: 12%.
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