HSN Code 49030010: Children’s picture books

HSN Code 49030010 represents Children’s picture books under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Children’s picture books correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 49030010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Children’s picture books.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 49030010

HSN Code 49030010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Children's picture, drawing or colouring books : Picture books

Chapter

49 - Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans

Sub Chapter

4903 - Children's picture, drawing or colouring books

CGST

0%

SGST

0%

IGST

0%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 49030010 not include?

Children’s picture books does not include products with the following descriptions.

Children's picture, drawing or colouring books : Drawing or colouring books

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 49030010 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹30 Cr

+22.82% vs FY 2023-24

0.0008% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹26 Cr

−13.28% vs FY 2023-24

0.0004% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹4 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3853 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4903

FY 2024-25

13.39%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4903’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 69.15% of Sub-Chapter 4903’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4903

FY 2024-25

#2 of 2

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4903

Import-side rank: #1 of 2

At a glance

24.34%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#4317

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+126.85%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

13.39%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4903

Share of Sub-Chapter 4903 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 49030010

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5242

Balance

+3.38

Exports

8.17 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

YoY

6.11% of Sub-Ch. 4903

Imports

4.79 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

YoY

61.41% of Sub-Ch. 4903

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5770

Balance

−7.06

Exports

5.35 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−34.52% YoY

3.24% of Sub-Ch. 4903

Imports

12.41 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+159.08% YoY

62.93% of Sub-Ch. 4903

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5614

Balance

−2.28

Exports

6.48 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+21.12% YoY

3.87% of Sub-Ch. 4903

Imports

8.76 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−29.41% YoY

69.41% of Sub-Ch. 4903

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4993

Balance

−6.01

Exports

14.70 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+126.85% YoY

6.42% of Sub-Ch. 4903

Imports

20.71 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+136.42% YoY

83.21% of Sub-Ch. 4903

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4425

Balance

−1.10

Exports

24.70 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+68.03% YoY

11.30% of Sub-Ch. 4903

Imports

25.80 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+24.58% YoY

78.42% of Sub-Ch. 4903

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4479

Balance

−5.61

Exports

24.58 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−0.49% YoY

10.56% of Sub-Ch. 4903

Imports

30.19 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+17.02% YoY

80.87% of Sub-Ch. 4903

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4317

Balance

+4.01

Exports

30.19 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+22.82% YoY

13.39% of Sub-Ch. 4903

Imports

26.18 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−13.28% YoY

69.15% of Sub-Ch. 4903

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

24.34% /yr

Imports

32.72% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 4903 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹225.54 Cr

Import

₹37.86 Cr

Trade Balance

+187.68

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 49030010 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 24.34% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 49030010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 24.34% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹8.17 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹30.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 49030010 Ranked #4317 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49030010 ranks #4317 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4903, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #3853 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 49030010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49030010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 126.85% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹4.01 Crore in HSN Code 49030010 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹30.19 Cr exceeded imports of ₹26.18 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹4.01 Crore — ranking #3853 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 32.72% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Children’s picture books

India's imports under HSN Code 49030010 have grown at 32.72% CAGR, reaching ₹26.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 49030010 Contributes 13.39% of Sub-Chapter 4903 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4903, HSN Code 49030010 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 13.39% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 69.15% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 49030010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 49030010 ?

It includes Music, printed or manuscript

Is ITC available on expenses for supplying Children’s picture books?

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 Children’s picture books?

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.

Any watch‑outs when classifying Children’s picture books?

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

Does e‑invoicing apply when I sell Children’s picture books?

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

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.