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# HSN Code 49111020: Commercial Catalogues

- [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 4911: Printed matter](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4911/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like : Commercial catalogues | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 49111020 ?

It includes Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues

### How much GST applies to Commercial Catalogues?

Under HSN 49111020, Commercial Catalogues attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Commercial Catalogues?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Commercial Catalogues?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Commercial Catalogues?

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 Commercial Catalogues is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Commercial Catalogues; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 49111020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹15 Cr (+18.99% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹30 Cr (−48.07% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹16 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9397 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4911: 4.32% of its exports; import side 5.07%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4911: #4 of 8 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.20% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5300 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +48.48% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4911: 4.32% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 49111020

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. 4911 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4911 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 8.12 | 0.0004% | — | 2.53% | 31.00 | 0.0009% | — | 3.62% | −22.88 | #5249 |
| FY 2019-20 | 9.76 | 0.0004% | +20.20% | 3.11% | 28.44 | 0.0008% | −8.26% | 2.99% | −18.68 | #5047 |
| FY 2020-21 | 5.99 | 0.0003% | −38.63% | 2.78% | 17.11 | 0.0006% | −39.84% | 2.22% | −11.12 | #5712 |
| FY 2021-22 | 6.95 | 0.0002% | +16.03% | 2.87% | 22.51 | 0.0005% | +31.56% | 2.37% | −15.56 | #5939 |
| FY 2022-23 | 8.23 | 0.0002% | +18.42% | 3.00% | 37.86 | 0.0007% | +68.19% | 3.34% | −29.63 | #5880 |
| FY 2023-24 | 12.22 | 0.0003% | +48.48% | 3.37% | 58.54 | 0.0010% | +54.62% | 5.31% | −46.32 | #5456 |
| FY 2024-25 | 14.54 | 0.0004% | +18.99% | 4.32% | 30.40 | 0.0005% | −48.07% | 5.07% | −15.86 | #5300 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.20%/yr, imports -0.33%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 49111020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.20% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 49111020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.20% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹8.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹14.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49111020 ranked #5300 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49111020 ranks #5300 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4911, it ranks #4 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #9397 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 49111020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49111020 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 48.48% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹15.86 Crore in HSN Code 49111020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹30.40 Cr exceeded exports of ₹14.54 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹15.86 Crore — ranking #9397 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -0.33% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Commercial Catalogues

India's imports under HSN Code 49111020 have grown at -0.33% CAGR, reaching ₹30.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49111020 contributes 4.32% of Sub-Chapter 4911 exports — ranked #4

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4911, HSN Code 49111020 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 4.32% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.07% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4911

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 49111090: Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49111090/) | ₹125 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 49119990: Other printed matter \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49119990/) | ₹118 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 49119100: Pictures, Designs, Photographs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49119100/) | ₹63 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 49111020: Commercial Catalogues (this hsn code) | ₹15 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 49111010: Trade Advertising Material, Printed Posters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49111010/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 49111030: Printed Inlay Cards](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49111030/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 49119920: Computer/Device Reproduced Plans/Drawings](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49119920/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 49119910: Hard copy of computer software](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49119910/) | ₹1 Cr |