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# HSN Code 49011010: Printed Books In Single Sheets

- [Section 10: Guide to HSN Section 10](https://busy.in/hsn/section-10/)
- [Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-49/)
- [Sub-chapter 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4901/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| In single sheets, whether or not folded : Printed books | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 49011010 ?

It includes Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias & Serial Installments

### Any example to understand GST on Printed Books In Single Sheets?

Example: Fresh/chilled produce in open packs is Nil. If it is not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled, 5% may apply for food items.

### Does e‑invoicing apply when I sell Printed Books In Single Sheets?

e‑Invoicing depends on turnover, not the item’s rate. If AATO exceeds the notified threshold (presently ₹5 crore), B2B invoices must be reported.

### Is ITC available on expenses for supplying Printed Books In Single Sheets?

No. ITC attributable to exempt/Nil supplies is not available. If you also make taxable supplies, apportion and reverse credit under Rule 42.

### Do I need an e‑way bill while moving Printed Books In Single Sheets?

An e‑way bill may be required if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, subject to notified exemptions for such goods.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 49011010 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹2,566 Cr (+2.37% YoY) — 0.0697% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹696 Cr (−1.44% YoY) — 0.0115% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1,870 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #204 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4901: 89.44% of its exports; import side 78.54%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4901: #1 of 4 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 7.30% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #208 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +59.30% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4901: 89.44% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 49011010

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 4901 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4901 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1,681.49 | 0.0736% | — | 87.27% | 570.17 | 0.0159% | — | 52.73% | +1,111.32 | #186 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1,475.30 | 0.0670% | −12.26% | 89.99% | 446.03 | 0.0133% | −21.77% | 46.62% | +1,029.27 | #221 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1,107.19 | 0.0515% | −24.95% | 84.12% | 414.95 | 0.0142% | −6.97% | 76.21% | +692.24 | #316 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,763.71 | 0.0562% | +59.30% | 87.57% | 557.91 | 0.0122% | +34.45% | 80.87% | +1,205.80 | #268 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2,137.98 | 0.0590% | +21.22% | 90.61% | 677.48 | 0.0118% | +21.43% | 66.33% | +1,460.50 | #237 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2,506.53 | 0.0693% | +17.24% | 91.57% | 706.28 | 0.0126% | +4.25% | 79.76% | +1,800.25 | #194 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2,566.00 | 0.0697% | +2.37% | 89.44% | 696.11 | 0.0115% | −1.44% | 78.54% | +1,869.89 | #208 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 7.30%/yr, imports 3.38%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 49011010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 7.30% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 49011010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.30% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,681.49 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,566.00 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49011010 ranked #208 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49011010 ranks #208 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4901, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #204 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 49011010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49011010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 59.30% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,869.89 Crore in HSN Code 49011010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2,566.00 Cr exceeded imports of ₹696.11 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,869.89 Crore — ranking #204 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.38% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Printed Books In Single Sheets

India's imports under HSN Code 49011010 have grown at 3.38% CAGR, reaching ₹696.11 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49011010 contributes 89.44% of Sub-Chapter 4901 exports — ranked #1

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4901, HSN Code 49011010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 89.44% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 78.54% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4901

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 49011010: Printed Books In Single Sheets (this hsn code) | ₹2,566 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 49019900: Printed Books, Brochures & Printed Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49019900/) | ₹211 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 49011020: Handprinted or Blockprinted Textiles on Paper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49011020/) | ₹77 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 49019100: Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias & Serial Installments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49019100/) | ₹15 Cr |