- Section 10 – Pulp Of Wood Or Of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material; Recovered (Waste And Scrap) Paper Or Paperboard; Paper And Paperboard & Articles Thereof
- Chapter 49 – Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
- Sub-Chapters under Chapter 49
- Important Disclaimer
49 HSN Code: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
HSN Chapter 49 represents Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Chapter 49, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans .
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Sub Chapters under HSN Chapter 49
Following Sub Chapters fall under HSN Chapter 49:
| Sub Chapter | New GST Rate | Old GST Rate | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 18% | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets | |
| 5% | 5% | Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not i llustrated or containing advertising material | |
| 5% | 5% | Children's picture, drawing or colouring books | |
| 0% | 0% | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated | |
| 5% | 0% | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed | |
| 0% | 0% | 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 | |
| 12% | 12% | 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% | 18% | Transfers (decalcomanias) | |
| 18% | 18% | Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings | |
| 18% | 18% | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks | |
| 18% | 18% | Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs |
Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not i llustrated or containing advertising material
Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
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
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
Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs
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