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

HSN Code 49090010 represents Soap-Based Wetting Agents (Retail) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Soap-Based Wetting Agents (Retail) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 49090010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Soap-Based Wetting Agents (Retail).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 49090010

HSN Code 49090010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

4909 - Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 49090010 not include?

Soap-Based Wetting Agents (Retail) does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 49090090

Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 49090010 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

₹26 Cr

−9.93% vs FY 2023-24

0.0007% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−15.79% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹26 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2647 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4909

FY 2024-25

59.35%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4909’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 6.91% of Sub-Chapter 4909’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4909

FY 2024-25

#1 of 2

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4909

Import-side rank: #2 of 2

At a glance

2.72%

Export CAGR

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

#4512

National Export Rank

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

+134.37%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

59.35%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4909

Share of Sub-Chapter 4909 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3965

Balance

+21.69

Exports

22.24 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

— YoY

41.37% of Sub-Ch. 4909

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

24.44% of Sub-Ch. 4909

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3742

Balance

+26.29

Exports

26.94 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+21.13% YoY

48.08% of Sub-Ch. 4909

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+18.18% YoY

16.71% of Sub-Ch. 4909

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4712

Balance

+13.32

Exports

13.50 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−49.89% YoY

58.14% of Sub-Ch. 4909

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−72.31% YoY

2.53% of Sub-Ch. 4909

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3983

Balance

+31.42

Exports

31.64 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+134.37% YoY

67.68% of Sub-Ch. 4909

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+22.22% YoY

1.57% of Sub-Ch. 4909

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4123

Balance

+30.71

Exports

30.93 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−2.24% YoY

69.69% of Sub-Ch. 4909

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

0.00% YoY

1.27% of Sub-Ch. 4909

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4287

Balance

+28.63

Exports

29.01 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−6.21% YoY

65.68% of Sub-Ch. 4909

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+72.73% YoY

3.56% of Sub-Ch. 4909

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4512

Balance

+25.81

Exports

26.13 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−9.93% YoY

59.35% of Sub-Ch. 4909

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−15.79% YoY

6.91% of Sub-Ch. 4909

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

2.72% /yr

Imports

−8.63% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 4909 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹44.03 Cr

Import

₹4.63 Cr

Trade Balance

+39.40

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 49090010 and GST compliance.

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.

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.