The official HSN codes for notebooks and registers used on GST invoices in India, with the full 8-digit codes below. Pick the line that matches your exact product.
| HSN CODE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 4820 10 10 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, l…: registers, account books |
| 4820 10 20 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, l…: letter pads |
| 4820 10 90 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, l…: other |
| 4820 20 00 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, excise book… |
| 4820 30 00 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, excise book… |
| 4820 40 00 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, excise book… |
| 4820 50 00 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, excise book… |
| 4820 90 10 | Other: blotting papers cut to size |
| 4820 90 90 | Other: other |
If your turnover last year was up to ₹5 crore, write the first 4 digits (for example 4820) on B2B invoices. Above ₹5 crore, write 6 digits (482010). For imports and exports, use all 8 digits (48201020).
Notebooks and Registers falls under HSN heading 4820. For example, 4820 10 20 is used for registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, l…: letter pads.
With turnover up to ₹5 crore, write 4 digits on B2B invoices (optional on B2C). Above ₹5 crore, write 6 digits on all invoices. Imports and exports need 8 digits.
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