HSN Chapter 49
HSN Chapter 49 — Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products
HSN Chapter 49 covers printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans. It contains 11 four-digit headings and 69 HSN codes in total. Below is every heading in Chapter 49 with its GST 2.0 rate (verified against CBIC). Use the search tool for any specific 6- or 8-digit sub-code.
Source: CBIC GST rate schedule (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025).
HSN codes in Chapter 49
69 codes · GST 2.0 rates per the CBIC GST rate schedule (effective 22 Sep 2025); verified 2026-06-07.
| HSN Code | Description | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4901 details | Printed Books, Brochures, Leaflets and Similar Printed Matter, Whether or Not in Single Sheets | 5% |
| 4902 | Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Whether or Not Illustrated or Containing Advertising Material | 5% |
| 4903 | Children's Picture, Drawing or Colouring Books | 5% |
| 4904 | Music, Printed or in Manuscript, Whether or Not Bound or Illustrated | 5% |
| 4905 | Maps and Hydrographic or Similar Charts of All Kinds, Including Atlases, Wall Maps, Topographical Plans and Globes, Printed | 5% |
| 4906 | Plans 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 | 18% |
| 4907 | Unused 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 | 18% |
| 4908 | Transfers (Decalcomanias) | 18% |
| 4909 | Printed or Illustrated Postcards; Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages or Announcements, Whether or Not Illustrated, with or Without Envelopes or Trimmings | 18% |
| 4910 | Calendars of Any Kind, Printed, Including Calendar Blocks | 18% |
| 4911 | Other Printed Matter, Including Printed Pictures and Photographs | 18% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What products are in HSN Chapter 49?
Chapter 49 covers printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans, spanning 11 headings and 69 HSN codes.
What is the GST rate for Chapter 49 goods?
GST rates vary by specific code under GST 2.0 (Nil, 5%, 18% or 40%). See the rate against each heading above, or search the exact 8-digit code in the HSN Code Finder.
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