Purchased by stationery retailers and postal/philatelic product distributors.
HSN code 48172000 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Letter cards, plain postcards, and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard.
PIMS registration required; card stock should be boxed flat to prevent bending or corner damage.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 4817)
- 4817boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationeryFree
- 48171000subject to Compulsory Registration under Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) asFree
- 481730or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationeryFree
- 48173010subject to Compulsory Registration under Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) asFree
- 48173090subject to Compulsory Registration under Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) asFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 48172000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Letter cards and postcards serve traditional correspondence and philatelic/collector markets, sold through stationery and specialty retail channels.
HSN 48172000 falls under Chapter 48 and Heading 4817 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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