HSN Code 49070090: Unused Postage Stamps

HSN Code 49070090 represents Unused Postage Stamps under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Unused Postage Stamps correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 49070090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Unused Postage Stamps.

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Description of Goods for Unused Postage Stamps

HSN Code 49070090 relates to the following description:

Chapter Number Chapter Name Sub Chapter Number Sub Chapter Name Description of Goods CGST
(%)
SGST
(%)
IGST
(%)
CESS
(%)
49 Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans 4907 Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title Other : Duty credit scrips 0% 0% 0% 0%
49 Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans 4907 Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title Other: Rupee notes or coins when sold to RBI or the government of India 0% 0% 0% 0%
49 Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans 4907 Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title : Other 9% 9% 18% 0%

Description of goods

Other : Duty credit scrips

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4907 – Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title

CGST 0%
SGST 0%
IGST 0%
CESS 0%

Description of goods

Other: Rupee notes or coins when sold to RBI or the government of India

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4907 – Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title

CGST 0%
SGST 0%
IGST 0%
CESS 0%

Description of goods

Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title : Other

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4907 – Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title

CGST 9%
SGST 9%
IGST 18%
CESS 0%

What does HSN Code 49070090 not include?

Unused Postage Stamps does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title : Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value
Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title : Bank notes
Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title : Documents of title conveying the right to use Information Technology software

Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title : Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value

Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title : Bank notes

Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title : Documents of title conveying the right to use Information Technology software

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FAQs for HSN Code 49070090

What products are classified under HSN 49070090 ?

It includes Transfers and Decals on Paper or Paperboard

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Unused Postage Stamps?

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.

How much GST applies to Unused Postage Stamps?

Under HSN 49070090, Unused Postage Stamps attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Unused Postage Stamps?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Unused Postage Stamps?

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 Unused Postage Stamps is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Unused Postage Stamps; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Unused Postage Stamps?

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.

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.

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