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# HSN Code 49090090: Greeting/Wedding Cards

- [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 49090090 ?

It includes Printed calendars

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Greeting/Wedding Cards?

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

### How much GST applies to Greeting/Wedding Cards?

Under HSN 49090090, Greeting/Wedding Cards attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Greeting/Wedding Cards?

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 Greeting/Wedding Cards?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Greeting/Wedding Cards?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 49090090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹18 Cr (+18.01% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹4 Cr (−58.06% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹14 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3106 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4909: 40.63% of its exports; import side 93.30%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4909: #2 of 2 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -9.01% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5024 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +55.45% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4909: 40.63% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 49090090

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 | 31.52 | 0.0014% | — | 58.63% | 1.70 | 0.0000% | — | 75.56% | +29.82 | #3514 |
| FY 2019-20 | 29.09 | 0.0013% | −7.71% | 51.92% | 3.24 | 0.0001% | +90.59% | 83.29% | +25.85 | #3632 |
| FY 2020-21 | 9.72 | 0.0005% | −66.59% | 41.86% | 6.93 | 0.0002% | +113.89% | 97.47% | +2.79 | #5122 |
| FY 2021-22 | 15.11 | 0.0005% | +55.45% | 32.32% | 13.80 | 0.0003% | +99.13% | 98.43% | +1.31 | #4963 |
| FY 2022-23 | 13.46 | 0.0004% | −10.92% | 30.33% | 17.06 | 0.0003% | +23.62% | 98.73% | −3.60 | #5229 |
| FY 2023-24 | 15.16 | 0.0004% | +12.63% | 34.32% | 10.30 | 0.0002% | −39.62% | 96.44% | +4.86 | #5155 |
| FY 2024-25 | 17.89 | 0.0005% | +18.01% | 40.63% | 4.32 | 0.0001% | −58.06% | 93.30% | +13.57 | #5024 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -9.01%/yr, imports 16.82%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 49090090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -9.01% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 49090090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -9.01% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹31.52 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹17.89 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49090090 ranked #5024 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49090090 ranks #5024 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4909, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #3106 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 49090090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49090090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 55.45% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹13.57 Crore in HSN Code 49090090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹17.89 Cr exceeded imports of ₹4.32 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹13.57 Crore — ranking #3106 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 16.82% CAGR signals rising demand for Greeting/Wedding Cards

India's imports under HSN Code 49090090 have grown at 16.82% CAGR, reaching ₹4.32 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49090090 contributes 40.63% of Sub-Chapter 4909 exports — ranked #2

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4909, HSN Code 49090090 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 40.63% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 93.30% share (rank #1).

## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49090010/) | ₹26 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 49090090: Greeting/Wedding Cards (this hsn code) | ₹18 Cr |