HSN Code 49060000: Original Hand-Drawn Plans/Drawings/Texts

HSN Code 49060000 represents Original Hand-Drawn Plans/Drawings/Texts under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Original Hand-Drawn Plans/Drawings/Texts correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 49060000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Original Hand-Drawn Plans/Drawings/Texts.

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 49060000

HSN Code 49060000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

PLANS AND DRAWINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, TOPOGRAPHICAL OR SIMILAR PURPOSES, BEING ORIGINALS DRAWN BY HAND; HAND-WRITTEN TEXTS; PHOTOGRAPHIC REPRODUCTIONS ON SENSITISED PAPER AND CARBON COPIES OF THE FOREGOING

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4906 - Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 49060000 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

−70.13% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹3 Cr

−94.55% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹3 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8338 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4906

FY 2024-25

100.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4906’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 4906’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4906

FY 2024-25

#1 of 1

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4906

Import-side rank: #1 of 1

At a glance

−39.46%

Export CAGR

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

#9345

National Export Rank

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

+125.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

100.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4906

Share of Sub-Chapter 4906 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 49060000

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 #5940

Balance

−56.94

Exports

4.67 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4906

Imports

61.61 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

— YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4906

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7800

Balance

−37.20

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−82.87% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4906

Imports

38.00 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−38.32% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4906

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #7847

Balance

−16.78

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

0.00% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4906

Imports

17.58 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−53.74% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4906

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7440

Balance

−12.63

Exports

1.80 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+125.00% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4906

Imports

14.43 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−17.92% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4906

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #8644

Balance

−197.63

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−71.11% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4906

Imports

198.15 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

+1,273.18% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4906

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8466

Balance

−55.15

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+48.08% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4906

Imports

55.92 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−71.78% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4906

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9345

Balance

−2.82

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−70.13% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4906

Imports

3.05 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−94.55% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 4906

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−39.46% /yr

Imports

−39.40% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4906 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹0.23 Cr

Import

₹3.05 Cr

Trade Balance

−2.82

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 49060000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −39.46% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 49060000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −39.46% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹4.67 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.23 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 49060000 Ranked #9345 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49060000 ranks #9345 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4906, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #8338 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 49060000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49060000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 125.00% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹2.82 Crore in HSN Code 49060000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3.05 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.23 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2.82 Crore — ranking #8338 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −39.40% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Original Hand-Drawn Plans/Drawings/Texts

India's imports under HSN Code 49060000 have grown at −39.40% CAGR, reaching ₹3.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 49060000 Contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 4906 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4906, HSN Code 49060000 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 49060000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 49060000 ?

It includes Bank Notes

How much GST applies to Original Hand-Drawn Plans/Drawings/Texts?

Under HSN 49060000, Original Hand-Drawn Plans/Drawings/Texts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Original Hand-Drawn Plans/Drawings/Texts?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Original Hand-Drawn Plans/Drawings/Texts?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Original Hand-Drawn Plans/Drawings/Texts?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Original Hand-Drawn Plans/Drawings/Texts?

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.

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.