HSN Code 49019900 represents Printed Books, Brochures & Printed Matter under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printed Books, Brochures & Printed Matter correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 49019900, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Printed Books, Brochures & Printed Matter.
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HSN Code 49019900 relates to the following description.
Description of Goods
Other : Other
Chapter
49 - Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
Sub Chapter
4901 - Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
CGST
2.5%
SGST
2.5%
IGST
5%
CESS
0%
Printed Books, Brochures & Printed Matter does not include products with the following descriptions.
In single sheets, whether or not folded : Printed books
In single sheets, whether or not folded : Pamphlets, booklets, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter
Other : Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹211 Cr
0.0057% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹133 Cr
0.0022% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹78 Cr
Surplus rank #1788 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 4901
FY 2024-257.36%
Share of Sub-Chapter 4901’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 15.05% of Sub-Chapter 4901’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4901
FY 2024-25#2 of 4
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4901
Import-side rank: #2 of 4
At a glance
2.45%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#1780
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+42.18%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move
7.36%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4901
Share of Sub-Chapter 4901 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−309.69
Exports
182.63 ₹ Cr
0.0080% share
— YoY
9.48% of Sub-Ch. 4901
Imports
492.32 ₹ Cr
0.0137% share
— YoY
45.53% of Sub-Ch. 4901
Balance
−383.48
Exports
102.42 ₹ Cr
0.0047% share
−43.92% YoY
6.25% of Sub-Ch. 4901
Imports
485.90 ₹ Cr
0.0145% share
−1.30% YoY
50.79% of Sub-Ch. 4901
Balance
+31.38
Exports
144.01 ₹ Cr
0.0067% share
+40.61% YoY
10.94% of Sub-Ch. 4901
Imports
112.63 ₹ Cr
0.0039% share
−76.82% YoY
20.69% of Sub-Ch. 4901
Balance
+59.05
Exports
173.21 ₹ Cr
0.0055% share
+20.28% YoY
8.60% of Sub-Ch. 4901
Imports
114.16 ₹ Cr
0.0025% share
+1.36% YoY
16.55% of Sub-Ch. 4901
Balance
−190.66
Exports
134.17 ₹ Cr
0.0037% share
−22.54% YoY
5.69% of Sub-Ch. 4901
Imports
324.83 ₹ Cr
0.0056% share
+184.54% YoY
31.80% of Sub-Ch. 4901
Balance
−6.41
Exports
148.50 ₹ Cr
0.0041% share
+10.68% YoY
5.42% of Sub-Ch. 4901
Imports
154.91 ₹ Cr
0.0028% share
−52.31% YoY
17.49% of Sub-Ch. 4901
Balance
+77.73
Exports
211.14 ₹ Cr
0.0057% share
+42.18% YoY
7.36% of Sub-Ch. 4901
Imports
133.41 ₹ Cr
0.0022% share
−13.88% YoY
15.05% of Sub-Ch. 4901
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
2.45% /yr
Imports
−19.56% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹2,869.01 Cr
Import
₹886.33 Cr
Trade Balance
+1,982.68
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.
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.
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.
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.
India's imports under HSN Code 49019900 have grown at −19.56% CAGR, reaching ₹133.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.
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).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 49019900 and GST compliance.
It includes Journals/periodicals: frequent issues
e‑Invoicing depends on turnover, not the item’s rate. If AATO exceeds the notified threshold (presently ₹5 crore), B2B invoices must be reported.
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.
An e‑way bill may be required if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, subject to notified exemptions for such goods.
No. ITC attributable to exempt/Nil supplies is not available. If you also make taxable supplies, apportion and reverse credit under Rule 42.
Use the exact HSN and form. Don’t charge GST on exempt items; apply 5%/12%/18% only where the entry requires it.