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# HSN Code 49090010: Soap-Based Wetting Agents (Retail)

- [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 4909: Printed postcards and cards](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4909/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings : Greeting or wedding cards | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 49090010 ?

It includes Advertising calendar

### How much GST applies to Soap-Based Wetting Agents (Retail)?

Under HSN 49090010, Soap-Based Wetting Agents (Retail) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Soap-Based Wetting Agents (Retail)?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Soap-Based Wetting Agents (Retail) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Soap-Based Wetting Agents (Retail); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Soap-Based Wetting Agents (Retail)?

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 Soap-Based Wetting Agents (Retail)?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 49090010 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹26 Cr (−9.93% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−15.79% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹26 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2647 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4909: 59.35% of its exports; import side 6.91%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4909: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 2.72% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4512 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +134.37% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4909: 59.35% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 49090010

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. 4909 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4909 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 22.24 | 0.0010% | — | 41.37% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 24.44% | +21.69 | #3965 |
| FY 2019-20 | 26.94 | 0.0012% | +21.13% | 48.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +18.18% | 16.71% | +26.29 | #3742 |
| FY 2020-21 | 13.50 | 0.0006% | −49.89% | 58.14% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −72.31% | 2.53% | +13.32 | #4712 |
| FY 2021-22 | 31.64 | 0.0010% | +134.37% | 67.68% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +22.22% | 1.57% | +31.42 | #3983 |
| FY 2022-23 | 30.93 | 0.0009% | −2.24% | 69.69% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 1.27% | +30.71 | #4123 |
| FY 2023-24 | 29.01 | 0.0008% | −6.21% | 65.68% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +72.73% | 3.56% | +28.63 | #4287 |
| FY 2024-25 | 26.13 | 0.0007% | −9.93% | 59.35% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −15.79% | 6.91% | +25.81 | #4512 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 2.72%/yr, imports -8.63%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 49090010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 2.72% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 49090010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.72% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹22.24 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹26.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49090010 ranked #4512 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49090010 ranks #4512 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4909, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #2647 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 49090010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49090010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 134.37% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹25.81 Crore in HSN Code 49090010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹26.13 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.32 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹25.81 Crore — ranking #2647 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -8.63% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Soap-Based Wetting Agents (Retail)

India's imports under HSN Code 49090010 have grown at -8.63% CAGR, reaching ₹0.32 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49090010 contributes 59.35% of Sub-Chapter 4909 exports — ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4909, HSN Code 49090010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 59.35% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.91% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4909

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 49090010: Soap-Based Wetting Agents (Retail) (this hsn code) | ₹26 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 49090090: Greeting/Wedding Cards](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49090090/) | ₹18 Cr |