HSN Code 49090090: Greeting/Wedding Cards

HSN Code 49090090 represents Greeting/Wedding Cards under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Greeting/Wedding Cards correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 49090090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Greeting/Wedding Cards.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 49090090

HSN Code 49090090 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 : Other

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 49090090 not include?

Greeting/Wedding Cards does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 49090010

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 49090090 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

₹18 Cr

+18.01% vs FY 2023-24

0.0005% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹4 Cr

−58.06% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹14 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3106 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4909

FY 2024-25

40.63%

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

Import side: 93.30% of Sub-Chapter 4909’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4909

FY 2024-25

#2 of 2

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 2

At a glance

−9.01%

Export CAGR

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

#5024

National Export Rank

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

+55.45%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

40.63%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4909

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3514

Balance

+29.82

Exports

31.52 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

— YoY

58.63% of Sub-Ch. 4909

Imports

1.70 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

75.56% of Sub-Ch. 4909

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3632

Balance

+25.85

Exports

29.09 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−7.71% YoY

51.92% of Sub-Ch. 4909

Imports

3.24 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+90.59% YoY

83.29% of Sub-Ch. 4909

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5122

Balance

+2.79

Exports

9.72 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−66.59% YoY

41.86% of Sub-Ch. 4909

Imports

6.93 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+113.89% YoY

97.47% of Sub-Ch. 4909

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4963

Balance

+1.31

Exports

15.11 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+55.45% YoY

32.32% of Sub-Ch. 4909

Imports

13.80 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+99.13% YoY

98.43% of Sub-Ch. 4909

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5229

Balance

−3.60

Exports

13.46 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−10.92% YoY

30.33% of Sub-Ch. 4909

Imports

17.06 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+23.62% YoY

98.73% of Sub-Ch. 4909

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5155

Balance

+4.86

Exports

15.16 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+12.63% YoY

34.32% of Sub-Ch. 4909

Imports

10.30 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−39.62% YoY

96.44% of Sub-Ch. 4909

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5024

Balance

+13.57

Exports

17.89 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+18.01% YoY

40.63% of Sub-Ch. 4909

Imports

4.32 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−58.06% YoY

93.30% of Sub-Ch. 4909

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−9.01% /yr

Imports

16.82% /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 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 49090090 and GST compliance.

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.

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.