--- title: "HSN Code for Geographical maps/charts: Other | HSN 49059010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 49059010 related to Geographical maps/charts: Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49059010/" --- # HSN Code 49059010: Geographical maps/charts: Other - [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 4905: Maps and hydrographic charts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4905/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other : Geographical, hydrological, astronomical maps or charts | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 49059010 ? It includes Printed maps, charts, atlases, and globes of all kinds | Other ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Geographical maps/charts: Other? 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 Geographical maps/charts: Other? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Geographical maps/charts: Other? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Geographical maps/charts: Other? Under HSN 49059010, Geographical maps/charts: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Geographical maps/charts: Other? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 49059010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−18.84% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4785 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 4905: 1.04% of its exports; import side 2.65% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 4905: #4 of 8 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #8734 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: −18.84% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4905: 1.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 49059010 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. 4905 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4905 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | 1.07 | 0.0000% | — | 2.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 3.53% | +0.97 | #8042 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −35.51% | 1.17% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.69 | #8553 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −18.84% | 1.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 2.65% | +0.53 | #8734 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 49059010 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 49059010 India exported ₹0.56 Crore worth of Geographical maps/charts: Other in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 49059010 ranked #8734 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49059010 ranks #8734 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4905, it ranks #4 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #4785 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 49059010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49059010 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports declined by 18.84% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.53 Crore in HSN Code 49059010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.56 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.03 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.53 Crore — ranking #4785 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 49059010 contributes 1.04% of Sub-Chapter 4905 exports — ranked #4 Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4905, HSN Code 49059010 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 1.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.65% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4905 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 49059020: Other \| Globe](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49059020/) | ₹49 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 49059090: Printed maps, charts, atlases, and globes of all kinds \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49059090/) | ₹4 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 49052000: In Book Form](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49052000/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #4 | HSN Code 49059010: Geographical maps/charts: Other (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore | | — | [HSN Code 49051000: Maps Charts in Book Form](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49051000/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 49059100: Geographical Hydrological Astronomical Maps Charts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49059100/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 49059910: Other Printed Maps Charts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49059910/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 49059990: Tussar silk waste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49059990/) | Nil |