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# HSN Code 49111030: Printed Inlay 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 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 : Printed inlay cards | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 49111030 ?

It includes Pictures, Designs, Photographs

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Printed Inlay Cards?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Printed Inlay 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 Printed Inlay 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 Printed Inlay 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Printed Inlay Cards is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 49111030 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (+64.52% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−52.27% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4316 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4911: 0.61% of its exports; import side 0.07%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4911: #6 of 8 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 19.80% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7582 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +65.22% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4911: 0.61% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 49111030

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.21% | 1.61 | 0.0000% | — | 0.19% | −0.92 | #7927 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.14 | 0.0001% | +65.22% | 0.36% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −53.42% | 0.08% | +0.39 | #7475 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −14.91% | 0.45% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +14.67% | 0.11% | +0.11 | #7681 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +2.06% | 0.41% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +15.12% | 0.10% | 0.00 | #7986 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.17 | 0.0000% | +18.18% | 0.43% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.76% | 0.02% | +0.93 | #7966 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.24 | 0.0000% | +5.98% | 0.34% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +266.67% | 0.08% | +0.36 | #8052 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.04 | 0.0001% | +64.52% | 0.61% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −52.27% | 0.07% | +1.62 | #7582 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 19.80%/yr, imports -20.07%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 49111030 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 19.80% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 49111030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.80% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.69 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49111030 ranked #7582 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49111030 ranks #7582 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4911, it ranks #6 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #4316 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 49111030 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49111030 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 65.22% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.62 Crore in HSN Code 49111030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.04 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.42 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.62 Crore — ranking #4316 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -20.07% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Printed Inlay Cards

India's imports under HSN Code 49111030 have grown at -20.07% CAGR, reaching ₹0.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49111030 contributes 0.61% of Sub-Chapter 4911 exports — ranked #6

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4911, HSN Code 49111030 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.61% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.07% share (rank #8).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49111020/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |