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# HSN Code 49029010: Other | Newspapers

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Newspapers | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 49029010 ?

It includes Children’s picture books

### Any watch‑outs when classifying Other / Newspapers?

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

### Do I need an e‑way bill while moving Other / Newspapers?

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 Other / Newspapers?

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

### Any example to understand GST on Other / Newspapers?

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 Other / Newspapers?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 49029010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−81.25% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+33.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5519 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4902: 0.87% of its exports; import side 0.14%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4902: #3 of 4 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -42.38% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9965 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +190.91% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4902: 0.87% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 49029010

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 | 1.64 | 0.0001% | — | 9.54% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.57% | +1.48 | #7151 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.60 | 0.0001% | −2.44% | 9.79% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −25.00% | 0.30% | +1.48 | #7151 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −89.38% | 2.41% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.00% | 0.16% | +0.14 | #8966 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −17.65% | 2.11% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +66.67% | 0.21% | +0.09 | #9373 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −21.43% | 1.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −20.00% | 0.14% | +0.07 | #9591 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +190.91% | 3.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −25.00% | 0.10% | +0.29 | #9139 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −81.25% | 0.87% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +33.33% | 0.14% | +0.02 | #9965 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -42.38%/yr, imports -20.63%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 49029010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -42.38% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 49029010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -42.38% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.06 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49029010 ranked #9965 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49029010 ranks #9965 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4902, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #5519 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 49029010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49029010 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 190.91% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.02 Crore in HSN Code 49029010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.06 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.04 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.02 Crore — ranking #5519 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -20.63% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other | Newspapers

India's imports under HSN Code 49029010 have grown at -20.63% CAGR, reaching ₹0.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49029010 contributes 0.87% of Sub-Chapter 4902 exports — ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4902, HSN Code 49029010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 0.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.14% share (rank #4).

## 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 (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 49021010: Newspapers (At Least 4x/Week)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49021010/) | < ₹1 Crore |