--- title: "HSN Code for Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues | HSN 49111090 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 49111090 related to Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49111090/" --- # HSN Code 49111090: Trade advertising material, 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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 49111090 ? It includes Hard copy of computer software ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues? Under HSN 49111090, Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Trade advertising material, 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 Trade advertising material, 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Trade advertising material, 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 49111090 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹125 Cr (+16.02% YoY) — 0.0034% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹94 Cr (−48.10% YoY) — 0.0016% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹31 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2503 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 4911: 37.25% of its exports; import side 15.74% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 4911: #1 of 8 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 5.54% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2378 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +43.84% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4911: 37.25% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 49111090 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 | 90.75 | 0.0040% | — | 28.27% | 58.94 | 0.0016% | — | 6.88% | +31.81 | #2126 | | FY 2019-20 | 85.22 | 0.0039% | −6.09% | 27.17% | 59.39 | 0.0018% | +0.76% | 6.25% | +25.83 | #2204 | | FY 2020-21 | 45.66 | 0.0021% | −46.42% | 21.16% | 52.37 | 0.0018% | −11.82% | 6.80% | −6.71 | #3072 | | FY 2021-22 | 62.53 | 0.0020% | +36.95% | 25.82% | 77.37 | 0.0017% | +47.74% | 8.13% | −14.84 | #3056 | | FY 2022-23 | 89.94 | 0.0025% | +43.84% | 32.83% | 129.58 | 0.0023% | +67.48% | 11.42% | −39.64 | #2685 | | FY 2023-24 | 108.07 | 0.0030% | +20.16% | 29.78% | 181.96 | 0.0032% | +40.42% | 16.50% | −73.89 | #2479 | | FY 2024-25 | 125.38 | 0.0034% | +16.02% | 37.25% | 94.43 | 0.0016% | −48.10% | 15.74% | +30.95 | #2378 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 5.54%/yr, imports 8.17%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 49111090 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 5.54% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 49111090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.54% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹90.75 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹125.38 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 49111090 ranked #2378 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49111090 ranks #2378 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4911, it ranks #1 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #2503 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 49111090 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49111090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 43.84% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹30.95 Crore in HSN Code 49111090 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹125.38 Cr exceeded imports of ₹94.43 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹30.95 Crore — ranking #2503 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 8.17% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues India's imports under HSN Code 49111090 have grown at 8.17% CAGR, reaching ₹94.43 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 49111090 contributes 37.25% of Sub-Chapter 4911 exports — ranked #1 Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4911, HSN Code 49111090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 37.25% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 15.74% share (rank #3). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](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 |