HSN Codes for packing materials, including the specified ones under chapters such as 6305 (jute bags), 3923 (plastic packing), 4819\/7010 (paper\/glass), and 4008 (rubber), primarily attract a 5% or 18% GST rate as of 22nd September 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jute\/Textile Bags (6305): <\/strong>Flexible intermediate bulk containers and sacks at 5%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plastic Packing (3923):<\/strong> Bags, films, stoppers, caps at 18%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Paper\/Cardboard Boxes (4819): <\/strong>Cartons, sacks, bags at 5% (reduced from 12%). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Glass Containers (7010): <\/strong>Bottles, jars at 18%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rubber Packing (4008): <\/strong>Tubes, hoses for packing at 18%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More: Non-Performing Assets and its Provisioning for the Banks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The GST framework for packing materials in 2025 displays a clear distribution – low 5% slab for eco-friendly, textile-based packaging and a standard 18% slab for plastic, glass, paperboard, and rubber-based packaging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As per the above data: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Seeking expert guidance and assistance in GST registra<\/a><\/strong>tion<\/strong><\/a>? Consult our GST experts at Enterslice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n HSN code clearly identifies the type of product. It makes it easier to set the correct GST rate. Giving the wrong code can cause problems later. <\/p><\/li> Jute or cloth bags usually attract 5% or 18% GST. Which rate will be charged on which bag, you have to decide by looking at its specific code.<\/p><\/li> Plastic bags, boxes, or bottle caps are usually charged 18% GST. These fall under the 3923 code. <\/p><\/li> Yes, most paper boxes or cartons now have 5% GST. Earlier, the rate was a little higher. <\/p><\/li> Glass bottles, jars, or ampoules generally fall under 18% GST. They mainly come under code 7010. <\/p><\/li> Rubber strips, tubes, or packing shapes generally attract 18% GST. These come under HSN 4008. <\/p><\/li> The government has changed the rates in some codes to simplify and equalize the rates for the packaging sector. This has made it more convenient to do business.<\/p><\/li> Giving the wrong code can result in the GST rate being wrong. This can lead to notices, penalties, or trouble in correcting returns. <\/p><\/li> Yes, they can. However, if the product is made of different materials, it is better to seek advice. There is a risk of making a mistake. <\/p><\/li> Not very often. However, sometimes the government changes the rates or descriptions. So, it is important to keep an eye on the updates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" HSN Codes for packing materials, including the specified ones under chapters such as 6305 (jute bags), 3923 (plastic packing), 4819\/7010 (paper\/glass), and 4008 (rubber), primarily attract a 5% or 18% GST rate as of 22nd September 2025. Common Packing HSN Categories Jute\/Textile Bags (6305): Flexible intermediate bulk containers and sacks at 5%. Plastic Packing (3923): Bags, films, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":70305,"parent":78792,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[49,11228,11190],"tags":[206],"acf":{"service_id":"68"},"yoast_head":"\nChapter<\/strong> <\/td> Description<\/strong> <\/td> HSN Code<\/strong> <\/td> Rate (%)<\/strong> <\/td> CESS (%)<\/strong> <\/td> Effective Date<\/strong> <\/td> Rate Revision<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr> Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags <\/td> Sacks And Bags, Of A Kind Used For The Packing Of Goods Of Jute Or Of Other Textile Bast Fibres Of Heading 5303: Jute Sacking Bags <\/td> 63051040 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 5% <\/td><\/tr> Sacks And Bags, Of A Kind Used For The Packing Of Goods Of Jute Or Of Other Textile Bast Fibres Of Heading 5303: Jute Corn (Grains) Sacks <\/td> 63051020 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 5% <\/td><\/tr> Sacks And Bags, Of A Kind Used For The Packing Of Goods Of Cotton <\/td> 63052000 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 5% <\/td><\/tr> Sacks And Bags, Of A Kind Used For The Packing Of Goods Of Jute Or Of Other Textile Bast Fibres Of Heading 5303: Paper Laminated Hessian Jute <\/td> 63051070 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 5% <\/td><\/tr> Sacks And Bags, Of A Kind Used For The Packing Of Goods Of Man-Made Textile Materials: Other <\/td> 63053900 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 5% <\/td><\/tr> Sacks And Bags, Of A Kind Used For The Packing Of Goods Of Man-Made Textile Materials: Other, Of Polyethylene Or Polypropylene Strip Or The Like <\/td> 63053300 <\/td> 0 <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 5% <\/td><\/tr> Miscellaneous articles of base metal <\/td> Stoppers, Caps And Lids (Including Crown Corks, Screw Caps And Pouring Stoppers), Capsules For Bottles, Threaded Bungs, Bung Covers, Seals And Other Packing Accessories, Of Base Metal Crown Corks <\/td> 83091000 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 18% <\/td><\/tr> Plastics and articles thereof <\/td> Articles For The Conveyance Or Packing Of Goods, Of Plastics; Stoppers, Lids, Caps And Other Closures, Of Plastics – Other: Other <\/td> 39239090 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 18% <\/td><\/tr> Articles For The Conveyance Or Packing Of Goods, Of Plastics; Stoppers, Lids, Caps And Other Closures, Of Plastics – Stoppers, Lids, Caps And Other Closures: Caps And Closures For Bottles <\/td> 39235010 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 18% <\/td><\/tr> Articles For The Conveyance Or Packing Of Goods, Of Plastics; Stoppers, Lids, Caps And Other Closures, Of Plastics – Stoppers, Lids, Caps And Other Closures: Other <\/td> 39235090 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 18% <\/td><\/tr> Articles For The Conveyance Or Packing Of Goods, Of Plastics; Stoppers, Lids, Caps And Other Closures, Of Plastics – Sacks And Bags (Including Cones)Of Polymers Of Ethylene <\/td> 39232100 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 18% <\/td><\/tr> Articles For The Conveyance Or Packing Of Goods, Of Plastics; Stoppers, Lids, Caps And Other Closures, Of Plastics – Boxes, Cases, Crates And Similar Articles: Insulated Ware <\/td> 39231030 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 18% <\/td><\/tr> Articles For The Conveyance Or Packing Of Goods, Of Plastics; Stoppers, Lids, Caps And Other Closures, Of Plastics – Other: Aseptic Bags <\/td> 39239020 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 18% <\/td><\/tr> Articles For The Conveyance Or Packing Of Goods, Of Plastics; Stoppers, Lids, Caps And Other Closures, Of Plastics – Carboys, Bottles, Flasks And Similar Articles: Insulated Ware <\/td> 39233010 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 18% <\/td><\/tr> Articles For The Conveyance Or Packing Of Goods, Of Plastics; Stoppers, Lids, Caps And Other Closures, Of Plastics – Carboys, Bottles, Flasks And Similar Articles: Other <\/td> 39233090 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 18% <\/td><\/tr> (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard <\/td> Cartons, Boxes, Cases, Bags, And Other Packing Containers, Of Paper, Paperboard, Cellulose Wadding Or Webs Of Cellulose Fibres; Box Files, Letter Trays, And Similar Articles, Of Paper Or Paperboard Of A Kind Used In Offices, Shops, Or The Like – Other Sacks <\/td> 48194000 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 5% <\/td><\/tr> Glass and glassware <\/td> Carboys, Bottles, Flasks, Jars, Pots, Phials, Ampoules, And Other Containers, Of Glass, Of A Kind Used For The Conveyance Or Packing Of Goods; Preserving Jars Of Glass; Stoppers, Lids, And Other Closures, Of Glass – Ampoules <\/td> 70101000 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 18% <\/td><\/tr> Carboys, Bottles, Flasks, Jars, Pots, Phials, Ampoules, And Other Containers, Of Glass, Of A Kind Used For The Conveyance Or Packing Of Goods; Preserving Jars Of Glass; Stoppers, Lids, And Other Closures, Of Glass – Stoppers, Lids, And Other Closures <\/td> 70102000 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 18% <\/td><\/tr> Rubber and articles thereof <\/td> Plates, Sheets, Strip, Rods, And Profile Shapes, Of Vulcanised Rubber Other Than Hard Rubber – Of Non-Cellular Rubber: Other: Tread Rubber And Tread Packing Strip For Resoling, Repairing, Or Retreading Rubber Tyres <\/td> 40082940 <\/td> 18% <\/td> – <\/td> 22\/09\/2025 <\/td> 18% <\/td><\/tr> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Conclusion <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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FAQs <\/h2>\n\n\n
Why is the HSN code required for packing material? <\/h3>
How much GST is charged on jute or cloth bags? <\/h3>
What is the GST rate on plastic bags or boxes? <\/h3>
Do you have to pay less GST on paper boxes? <\/h3>
How much GST is payable on glass bottles or jars? <\/h3>
What is the GST rate on packing items made of rubber? <\/h3>
Why was the rate changed on September 22, 2025? <\/h3>
What can be the problem of using the wrong HSN code? <\/h3>
Can small businesses fix the HSN code themselves? <\/h3>
Does the HSN code change frequently? <\/h3>
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