--- title: "HSN Code for Handprinted or Blockprinted Textiles on Paper | HSN 49011020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 49011020 related to Handprinted or Blockprinted Textiles on Paper with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49011020/" --- # HSN Code 49011020: Handprinted or Blockprinted Textiles on Paper - [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 : Pamphlets, booklets, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 49011020 ? It includes Printed Books, Brochures & Printed Matter ### Any common misclassification issue with Handprinted or Blockprinted Textiles on Paper? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How much GST applies to Handprinted or Blockprinted Textiles on Paper? Under HSN 49011020, Handprinted or Blockprinted Textiles on Paper attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Handprinted or Blockprinted Textiles on Paper? e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Handprinted or Blockprinted Textiles on Paper? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Handprinted or Blockprinted Textiles on Paper? For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 49011020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹77 Cr (+9.88% YoY) — 0.0021% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹55 Cr (+139.02% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹22 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2753 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 4901: 2.69% of its exports; import side 6.20% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 4901: #3 of 4 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 4.39% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #3016 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +27.19% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4901: 2.69% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 49011020 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 | 59.55 | 0.0026% | — | 3.09% | 17.53 | 0.0005% | — | 1.62% | +42.02 | #2630 | | FY 2019-20 | 54.73 | 0.0025% | −8.09% | 3.34% | 24.74 | 0.0007% | +41.13% | 2.59% | +29.99 | #2758 | | FY 2020-21 | 51.45 | 0.0024% | −5.99% | 3.91% | 16.70 | 0.0006% | −32.50% | 3.07% | +34.75 | #2888 | | FY 2021-22 | 58.51 | 0.0019% | +13.72% | 2.91% | 16.75 | 0.0004% | +0.30% | 2.43% | +41.76 | #3150 | | FY 2022-23 | 74.42 | 0.0021% | +27.19% | 3.15% | 17.36 | 0.0003% | +3.64% | 1.70% | +57.06 | #2956 | | FY 2023-24 | 70.14 | 0.0019% | −5.75% | 2.56% | 22.99 | 0.0004% | +32.43% | 2.60% | +47.15 | #3073 | | FY 2024-25 | 77.07 | 0.0021% | +9.88% | 2.69% | 54.95 | 0.0009% | +139.02% | 6.20% | +22.12 | #3016 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 4.39%/yr, imports 20.98%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 49011020 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 4.39% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 49011020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.39% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹59.55 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹77.07 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 49011020 ranked #3016 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49011020 ranks #3016 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4901, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #2753 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 49011020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49011020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 27.19% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹22.12 Crore in HSN Code 49011020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹77.07 Cr exceeded imports of ₹54.95 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹22.12 Crore — ranking #2753 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 20.98% CAGR signals rising demand for Handprinted or Blockprinted Textiles on Paper India's imports under HSN Code 49011020 have grown at 20.98% CAGR, reaching ₹54.95 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 49011020 contributes 2.69% of Sub-Chapter 4901 exports — ranked #3 Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4901, HSN Code 49011020 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 2.69% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.20% share (rank #3). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49011010/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹77 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 49019100: Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias & Serial Installments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49019100/) | ₹15 Cr |