HSN Code 49089000: Transfers and Decals on Paper or Paperboard

HSN Code 49089000 represents Transfers and Decals on Paper or Paperboard under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Transfers and Decals on Paper or Paperboard correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 49089000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Transfers and Decals on Paper or Paperboard.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 49089000

HSN Code 49089000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4908 - Transfers (decalcomanias)

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 49089000 not include?

Transfers and Decals on Paper or Paperboard does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 49089000 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

₹10 Cr

−32.79% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹114 Cr

+9.71% vs FY 2023-24

0.0019% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹104 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10826 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4908

FY 2024-25

75.65%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4908’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 84.66% of Sub-Chapter 4908’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4908

FY 2024-25

#1 of 2

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4908

Import-side rank: #1 of 2

At a glance

0.88%

Export CAGR

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

#5820

National Export Rank

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

+60.08%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

75.65%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4908

Share of Sub-Chapter 4908 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 49089000

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 #5099

Balance

−71.82

Exports

9.08 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

— YoY

91.44% of Sub-Ch. 4908

Imports

80.90 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

— YoY

80.80% of Sub-Ch. 4908

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5069

Balance

−62.22

Exports

9.58 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+5.51% YoY

92.56% of Sub-Ch. 4908

Imports

71.80 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

−11.25% YoY

80.73% of Sub-Ch. 4908

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5267

Balance

−49.72

Exports

8.72 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−8.98% YoY

89.07% of Sub-Ch. 4908

Imports

58.44 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

−18.61% YoY

78.58% of Sub-Ch. 4908

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5445

Balance

−84.61

Exports

10.27 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+17.78% YoY

81.90% of Sub-Ch. 4908

Imports

94.88 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+62.35% YoY

81.17% of Sub-Ch. 4908

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4937

Balance

−86.92

Exports

16.44 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+60.08% YoY

91.49% of Sub-Ch. 4908

Imports

103.36 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+8.94% YoY

82.71% of Sub-Ch. 4908

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5232

Balance

−89.66

Exports

14.24 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−13.38% YoY

87.47% of Sub-Ch. 4908

Imports

103.90 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+0.52% YoY

85.36% of Sub-Ch. 4908

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5820

Balance

−104.42

Exports

9.57 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−32.79% YoY

75.65% of Sub-Ch. 4908

Imports

113.99 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+9.71% YoY

84.66% of Sub-Ch. 4908

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

0.88% /yr

Imports

5.88% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4908 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹12.65 Cr

Import

₹134.64 Cr

Trade Balance

−121.99

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 49089000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 0.88% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 49089000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.88% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹9.08 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹9.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 49089000 Ranked #5820 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49089000 ranks #5820 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4908, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #10826 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 49089000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49089000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 60.08% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹104.42 Crore in HSN Code 49089000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹113.99 Cr exceeded exports of ₹9.57 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹104.42 Crore — ranking #10826 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 5.88% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Transfers and Decals on Paper or Paperboard

India's imports under HSN Code 49089000 have grown at 5.88% CAGR, reaching ₹113.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 49089000 Contributes 75.65% of Sub-Chapter 4908 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4908, HSN Code 49089000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 75.65% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 84.66% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 49089000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 49089000 ?

It includes Greeting/Wedding Cards

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Transfers and Decals on Paper or Paperboard?

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.

How much GST applies to Transfers and Decals on Paper or Paperboard?

Under HSN 49089000, Transfers and Decals on Paper or Paperboard attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Transfers and Decals on Paper or Paperboard?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Transfers and Decals on Paper or Paperboard is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Transfers and Decals on Paper or Paperboard; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Transfers and Decals on Paper or Paperboard?

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.