HSN Directory/Chapter 49

Chapter 49Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures

68 HSN codes for printed books, newspapers, pictures products. Find the correct code for your GST invoices.

All HSN Codes in Chapter 49

11 headings, 68 total codes

4901Printed Books, Brochures, Leaflets And Similar Printed Matter, Whether Or Not In Single Sheets
7 codes
HSN CodeDescription
490110In Single Sheets, Whether Or Not Folded :
49011010Printed Books
49011020Pamphlets, Booklets, Brochures, Leaflets And Similar Printed Matter
490191Dictionaries And Encyclopaedias, And Serial Instalments Thereof
49019100Dictionaries And Encyclopaedias, And Serial Instalments Thereof
490199Other
49019900Other
4902Newspapers, Journals And Periodicals, Whether Or Not Illustrated Or Containing Advertising Material
6 codes
HSN CodeDescription
490210Appearing At Least Four Times A Week :
49021010Newspapers
49021020Journals And Periodicals
490290Other :
49029010Newspapers
49029020Journals And Periodicals
4903Children's Picture, Drawing Or Colouring Books
3 codes
HSN CodeDescription
490300Childrens Picture, Drawing Or Colouring Books :
49030010Picture Books
49030020Drawing Or Colouring Books
4904Music, Printed Or In Manuscript, Whether Or Not Bound Or Illustrated
2 codes
HSN CodeDescription
490400Music, Printed Or In Manuscript, Whether Or Not Bound Or Illustrated
49040000Music, Printed Or In Manuscript, Whether Or Not Bound Or Illustrated
4905Maps And Hydrographic Or Similar Charts Of All Kinds, Including Atlases, Wall Maps, Topographical Plans And Globes, Printed
11 codes
HSN CodeDescription
49051000Maps And Hydrographic Or Similar Charts Of All Kinds, Including Atlases, Wall Maps, Topographical Plans And Globes, Printed Globes
490520In Book Form
49052000In Book Form
490590Other :
49059010Geographical, Hydrological, Astronomical Maps Or Charts
49059020Globe
49059090Other
49059100Maps And Hydrographic Or Similar Charts Of All Kinds, Including Atlases, Wall Maps, Topographical Plans And Globes, Printed - Other : In Book Form
490599Other
49059910Maps And Hydrographic Or Similar Charts Of All Kinds, Including Atlases, Wall Maps, Topographical Plans And Globes, Printed - Other : - Other: Geographical, Hydrological, Astronomical Maps Or Charts
49059990Maps And Hydrographic Or Similar Charts Of All Kinds, Including Atlases, Wall Maps, Topographical Plans And Globes, Printed - Other : - Other: Other
4906Plans And Drawings For Architectural, Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, Topographical Or Similar Purposes, Being Originals Drawn By Hand; Hand-Written Texts; Photographic Reproductions On Sensitised Paper And Carbon Copies Of The Foregoing
2 codes
HSN CodeDescription
490600Plans And Drawings For Architectural, Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, Topographical Or Similar Purposes, Being Originals Drawn By Hand, Hand Written Texts, Photographic Reproductions On Sensitised Paper And Carbon Copies Of The Oregoing
49060000Plans And Drawings For Architectural, Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, Topographical Or Similar Purposes, Being Originals Drawn By Hand, Hand Written Texts, Photographic Reproductions On Sensitised Paper And Carbon Copies Of The Foregoing
4907Unused Postage, Revenue Or Similar Stamps Of Current Or New Issue In The Country In Which They Have, Or Will Have, A Recognized Face Value; Stamp-Impressed Paper; Bank Notes; Cheque Forms; Stock, Share Or Bond Certificates And Similar Documents Of Title
5 codes
HSN CodeDescription
490700Unused Postage, Revenue Or Similar Stamps Of Current Or New Issue In The Country In Which They Have, Or Will Have, A Recognized Face Value, Stamp-Impressed Paper, Bank Notes, Cheque Forms, Stock, Share Or Bond Certificates And Similar Documents Of Title :
49070010Unused Postage, Revenue Or Similar Stamps Of Current Or New Issue In The Country In Which They Have, Or Will Have, A Recognized Face Value
49070020Bank Notes
49070030Documents Of Title Conveying The Right To Use Information Technology Software
49070090Other
4908Transfers (Decalcomanias)
4 codes
HSN CodeDescription
490810Transfers (Decalcomanias), Vitrifiable
49081000Transfers (Decalcomanias), Vitrifiable
490890Other
49089000Other
4909Printed Or Illustrated Postcards; Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements, Whether Or Not Illustrated, With Or Without Envelopes Or Trimmings
3 codes
HSN CodeDescription
490900Printed Or Illustrated Postcards, Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements, Whether Or Not Illustrated, With Or Without Envelopes Or Trimmings :
49090010Greeting Or Wedding Cards
49090090Other
4910Calendars Of Any Kind, Printed, Including Calendar Blocks
3 codes
HSN CodeDescription
491000Calendars Of Any Kind, Printed, Including Calendar Blocks :
49100010Advertising Calendar
49100090Other
4911Other Printed Matter, Including Printed Pictures And Photographs
11 codes
HSN CodeDescription
491110Trade Advertising Material, Commercial Catalogues And The Like :
49111010Posters, Printed
49111020Commercial Catalogues
49111030Printed Inlay Cards
49111090Other
491191Pictures, Designs And Photographs
49119100Pictures, Designs And Photographs
491199Other :
49119910Hard Copy (Printed) Of Computer Software
49119920Plan And Drawings For Architectural Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, Topographical Or Similar Purposes Reproduced With The Aid Of Computer Or Any Other Devices
49119990Other

About HSN Chapter 49Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures

HSN Chapter 49 covers printed books, newspapers, pictures and related products under the Indian GST system. This chapter contains 68 codes organized into 11 headings.

When creating GST invoices for printed books, newspapers, pictures products, you must include the correct HSN code. Businesses with turnover up to Rs 5 crore need a 4-digit code, while those above Rs 5 crore need 6 digits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What HSN codes fall under Chapter 49?

Chapter 49 (Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures) contains 68 HSN codes ranging from 4901 to 49119990.

What is the GST rate for Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures?

GST rates vary by specific product. Items can fall under 0%, 5%, 18%, or 40% GST slabs. Check the code table above.

How many digits of HSN code do I need?

4-digit for turnover up to Rs 5 crore, 6-digit for above Rs 5 crore, 8-digit for exports and imports.

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