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# HSN Code 49021010: Newspapers (At Least 4x/Week)

- [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 4902: Newspapers, journals, periodicals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4902/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Appearing at least four times a week : Newspapers | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 49021010 ?

It includes Other | Newspapers

### Does e‑invoicing apply when I sell Newspapers (At Least 4x/Week)?

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 watch‑outs when classifying Newspapers (At Least 4x/Week)?

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

### Any example to understand GST on Newspapers (At Least 4x/Week)?

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.

### Is ITC available on expenses for supplying Newspapers (At Least 4x/Week)?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 49021010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−72.22% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (+28.57% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8084 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4902: 0.72% of its exports; import side 5.50%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4902: #4 of 4 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -36.74% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10034 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +50.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4902: 0.72% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 49021010

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. 4902 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4902 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 4.54% | 1.92 | 0.0001% | — | 6.78% | −1.14 | #7838 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −61.54% | 1.84% | 2.86 | 0.0001% | +48.96% | 7.18% | −2.56 | #8565 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −43.33% | 2.41% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.92% | 2.43% | −0.29 | #8966 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −17.65% | 2.11% | 1.02 | 0.0000% | +121.74% | 4.25% | −0.88 | #9373 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +50.00% | 1.98% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −2.94% | 3.36% | −0.78 | #9259 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −14.29% | 1.73% | 1.26 | 0.0000% | +27.27% | 4.22% | −1.08 | #9498 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −72.22% | 0.72% | 1.62 | 0.0000% | +28.57% | 5.50% | −1.57 | #10034 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -36.74%/yr, imports -2.79%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 49021010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -36.74% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 49021010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -36.74% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.78 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49021010 ranked #10034 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49021010 ranks #10034 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4902, it ranks #4 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #8084 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 49021010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49021010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 50.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.57 Crore in HSN Code 49021010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.62 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.05 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.57 Crore — ranking #8084 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -2.79% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Newspapers (At Least 4x/Week)

India's imports under HSN Code 49021010 have grown at -2.79% CAGR, reaching ₹1.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49021010 contributes 0.72% of Sub-Chapter 4902 exports — ranked #4

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4902, HSN Code 49021010 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.72% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.50% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4902

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 49029020: Other \| Journals And Periodicals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49029020/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 49021020: Journals/periodicals: frequent issues](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49021020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | [HSN Code 49029010: Other \| Newspapers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49029010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | HSN Code 49021010: Newspapers (At Least 4x/Week) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |