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# HSN Code 49019900: Printed Books, Brochures & Printed Matter

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 49019900 ?

It includes Journals/periodicals: frequent issues

### Does e‑invoicing apply when I sell Printed Books, Brochures & Printed Matter?

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

### Any example to understand GST on Printed Books, Brochures & Printed Matter?

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.

### Do I need an e‑way bill while moving Printed Books, Brochures & Printed Matter?

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

### Is ITC available on expenses for supplying Printed Books, Brochures & Printed Matter?

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

### Any watch‑outs when classifying Printed Books, Brochures & Printed Matter?

Use the exact HSN and form. Don’t charge GST on exempt items; apply 5%/12%/18% only where the entry requires it.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 49019900 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹211 Cr (+42.18% YoY) — 0.0057% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹133 Cr (−13.88% YoY) — 0.0022% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹78 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1788 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4901: 7.36% of its exports; import side 15.05%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4901: #2 of 4 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 2.45% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1780 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +42.18% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4901: 7.36% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 49019900

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 | 182.63 | 0.0080% | — | 9.48% | 492.32 | 0.0137% | — | 45.53% | −309.69 | #1405 |
| FY 2019-20 | 102.42 | 0.0047% | −43.92% | 6.25% | 485.90 | 0.0145% | −1.30% | 50.79% | −383.48 | #1992 |
| FY 2020-21 | 144.01 | 0.0067% | +40.61% | 10.94% | 112.63 | 0.0039% | −76.82% | 20.69% | +31.38 | #1698 |
| FY 2021-22 | 173.21 | 0.0055% | +20.28% | 8.60% | 114.16 | 0.0025% | +1.36% | 16.55% | +59.05 | #1791 |
| FY 2022-23 | 134.17 | 0.0037% | −22.54% | 5.69% | 324.83 | 0.0056% | +184.54% | 31.80% | −190.66 | #2179 |
| FY 2023-24 | 148.50 | 0.0041% | +10.68% | 5.42% | 154.91 | 0.0028% | −52.31% | 17.49% | −6.41 | #2116 |
| FY 2024-25 | 211.14 | 0.0057% | +42.18% | 7.36% | 133.41 | 0.0022% | −13.88% | 15.05% | +77.73 | #1780 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 2.45%/yr, imports -19.56%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 49019900 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 2.45% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 49019900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.45% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹182.63 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹211.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49019900 ranked #1780 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49019900 ranks #1780 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4901, it ranks #2 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #1788 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 49019900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49019900 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 42.18% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹77.73 Crore in HSN Code 49019900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹211.14 Cr exceeded imports of ₹133.41 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹77.73 Crore — ranking #1788 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -19.56% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Printed Books, Brochures & Printed Matter

India's imports under HSN Code 49019900 have grown at -19.56% CAGR, reaching ₹133.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49019900 contributes 7.36% of Sub-Chapter 4901 exports — ranked #2

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4901, HSN Code 49019900 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 7.36% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 15.05% share (rank #2).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |