HSN 49: Printed books
HSN code 49 covers: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans.
After the 22 Sep 2025 reform most goods fall under 5% or 18% GST (a few sin/luxury items are 40%). We don't show an exact rate for this specific code because it isn't verified — check the CBIC rate finder or your CA, then enter that rate when you invoice.
Rates were revised in the 22 Sep 2025 GST reform (now a two-slab 5% / 18% structure for most goods, with a 40% slab for sin/luxury items). This is a reference, not tax advice — confirm the exact rate for your specific item with your CA.
Headings under chapter 49
- 4901 — Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
- 4902 — Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
- 4903 — Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
- 4904 — Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
- 4905 — Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
- 4906 — Plans and drawings; for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photo- graphic reproductions; their carbon copies
- 4907 — Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title
- 4908 — Transfers (decalcomanias)
- 4909 — Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
- 4910 — Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
- 4911 — Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs
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