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# HSN Code 49040000: Music, printed or manuscript

- [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 4904: Printed music](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4904/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 49040000 ?

It includes Geographical maps/charts: Other

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Music, printed or manuscript?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Any common misclassification issue with Music, printed or manuscript?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Music, printed or manuscript is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Music, printed or manuscript; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Music, printed or manuscript?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Music, printed or manuscript?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 49040000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹3 Cr (+5.67% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹3 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8300 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4904: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4904: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -25.82% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10437 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +100.00% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4904: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 49040000

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. 4904 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4904 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | 3.78 | 0.0001% | — | 100.00% | −3.72 | #9428 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.33% | 100.00% | 3.27 | 0.0001% | −13.49% | 100.00% | −3.26 | #9870 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 100.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −69.72% | 100.00% | −0.97 | #9824 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 100.00% | 1.32 | 0.0000% | +33.33% | 100.00% | −1.31 | #10198 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 2.26 | 0.0000% | +71.21% | 100.00% | −2.25 | #10292 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | — | 2.47 | 0.0000% | +9.29% | 100.00% | −2.47 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | 2.61 | 0.0000% | +5.67% | 100.00% | −2.60 | #10437 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -25.82%/yr, imports -5.99%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 49040000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -25.82% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 49040000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -25.82% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49040000 ranked #10437 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49040000 ranks #10437 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4904, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #8300 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 49040000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49040000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 100.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹2.60 Crore in HSN Code 49040000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2.61 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2.60 Crore — ranking #8300 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -5.99% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Music, printed or manuscript

India's imports under HSN Code 49040000 have grown at -5.99% CAGR, reaching ₹2.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49040000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 4904 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4904, HSN Code 49040000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4904

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 49040000: Music, printed or manuscript (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |