HSN Code 49040000: Music, printed or manuscript

HSN Code 49040000 represents Music, printed or manuscript under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Music, printed or manuscript correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 49040000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Music, printed or manuscript.

Live Demo Available Today

Experience the power of Expert Accounting

Join our guided walkthrough to see how BUSY can transform your business operations.

Trusted by 6,00,000+ Users
4.6 Google Rating
+91
expand_more

* No credit card required

Description of Goods for HSN Code 49040000

HSN Code 49040000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4904 - Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated

CGST

0%

SGST

0%

IGST

0%

CESS

0%

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 49040000 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

< ₹1 Crore

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹3 Cr

+5.67% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹3 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8300 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4904

FY 2024-25

100.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4904’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 4904’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4904

FY 2024-25

#1 of 1

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4904

Import-side rank: #1 of 1

At a glance

−25.82%

Export CAGR

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

#10437

National Export Rank

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

+100.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

100.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4904

Share of Sub-Chapter 4904 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #9428

Balance

−3.72

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4904

Imports

3.78 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4904

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #9870

Balance

−3.26

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−83.33% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4904

Imports

3.27 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−13.49% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4904

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #9824

Balance

−0.97

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+100.00% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4904

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−69.72% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4904

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #10198

Balance

−1.31

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−50.00% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4904

Imports

1.32 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+33.33% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4904

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #10292

Balance

−2.25

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

0.00% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4904

Imports

2.26 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+71.21% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4904

FY 2023-24

Balance

−2.47

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

— of Sub-Ch. 4904

Imports

2.47 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+9.29% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4904

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #10437

Balance

−2.60

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4904

Imports

2.61 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+5.67% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4904

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−25.82% /yr

Imports

−5.99% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4904 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹0.01 Cr

Import

₹2.61 Cr

Trade Balance

−2.60

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

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).

Stop worrying about HSN & TAX compliance

BUSY auto-applies the correct HSN codes & GST rates, ensuring 100% error-free billing every single time.

Automatic Updates
Error-free GSTR
6,00,000+ Happy Users
+91
expand_more

* No credit card required

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 49040000 and GST compliance.

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.

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.