Notebook & RegisterHSN Code & GST Rate
The HSN code for notebook & register is 4820, and the GST rate is Nil.
Registers, account books, notebooks, diaries and exercise books.
HSN code
4820
GST rate
Nil
Check your exact product. This rate is right for the usual case, but sub-headings under 4820 can differ — material, packaging or product claims can move an item to another slab.
The mistake sellers make with 4820
Exercise books and notebooks have been treated more favourably than general stationery, but the boundary matters: a printed diary or planner with substantial printed content can be argued into the printed-matter headings in chapter 49, while a plain notebook stays in 4820. Loose paper and files are different again.
Where 4820 splits
The 4-digit heading is what most sellers report, but it divides further. If you report 6 or 8 digits, these are the branches under 4820:
| Code | Covers |
|---|---|
| 4820 10 | Registers, account books, notebooks, diaries |
| 4820 20 | Exercise books |
| 4820 30 | Binders, folders and file covers |
Selling this on a marketplace
Stationery is a low-value high-volume category where a nil or low rate genuinely changes viability. Confirm the current position rather than relying on a pre-2025 list.
Once the code is settled, the GST calculator will add or remove GST from any price, and the profit calculators show what you actually keep after marketplace fees.
If a rate you found elsewhere does not match this page, check the date on it. The 12% and 28% slabs were removed on 22 September 2025 — see the full before-and-after slab table.
Common questions
What is the HSN code for notebook & register?+
The HSN code for notebook & register is 4820, and the GST rate is Nil. Registers, account books, notebooks, diaries and exercise books.
What is the GST rate on notebook & register?+
Under the slab structure effective 22 September 2025, notebook & register under HSN 4820 attracts Nil GST. On a sale within your own state this splits into CGST and SGST at half each; on an interstate sale it is charged as a single IGST amount.
What is the most common mistake with HSN 4820?+
Exercise books and notebooks have been treated more favourably than general stationery, but the boundary matters: a printed diary or planner with substantial printed content can be argued into the printed-matter headings in chapter 49, while a plain notebook stays in 4820. Loose paper and files are different again.
How many digits of HSN should I put on my invoice?+
4820 is the 4-digit heading. Depending on your turnover you may need to report 6 or 8 digits, and exports need the full 8-digit tariff item. Check the current requirement for your turnover band on the GST portal.
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