HSN Code 49119100: Pictures, Designs, Photographs

HSN Code 49119100 represents Pictures, Designs, Photographs under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Pictures, Designs, Photographs correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 49119100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Pictures, Designs, Photographs.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 49119100

HSN Code 49119100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Pictures, designs and photographs

Chapter

49 - Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans

Sub Chapter

4911 - Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 49119100 not include?

Pictures, Designs, Photographs does not include products with the following descriptions.

Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like : Posters, printed

Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like : Commercial catalogues

Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like : Printed inlay cards

Other : Other : Plan and drawings for architectural engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes reproduced with the aid of computer or any other devices

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 49119100 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

₹63 Cr

+1.72% vs FY 2023-24

0.0017% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹19 Cr

+2.36% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹43 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2258 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4911

FY 2024-25

18.59%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4911’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 3.18% of Sub-Chapter 4911’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4911

FY 2024-25

#3 of 8

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4911

Import-side rank: #6 of 8

At a glance

8.18%

Export CAGR

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

#3321

National Export Rank

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

+31.73%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

18.59%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4911

Share of Sub-Chapter 4911 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 49119100

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 #3225

Balance

+25.40

Exports

39.04 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

YoY

12.16% of Sub-Ch. 4911

Imports

13.64 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

YoY

1.59% of Sub-Ch. 4911

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3001

Balance

+35.91

Exports

46.01 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+17.85% YoY

14.67% of Sub-Ch. 4911

Imports

10.10 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−25.95% YoY

1.06% of Sub-Ch. 4911

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2660

Balance

+53.77

Exports

60.61 ₹ Cr

0.0028% share

+31.73% YoY

28.09% of Sub-Ch. 4911

Imports

6.84 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−32.28% YoY

0.89% of Sub-Ch. 4911

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2976

Balance

+54.54

Exports

65.60 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+8.23% YoY

27.08% of Sub-Ch. 4911

Imports

11.06 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+61.70% YoY

1.16% of Sub-Ch. 4911

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3397

Balance

+30.29

Exports

53.13 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−19.01% YoY

19.40% of Sub-Ch. 4911

Imports

22.84 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+106.51% YoY

2.01% of Sub-Ch. 4911

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3249

Balance

+42.86

Exports

61.51 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+15.77% YoY

16.95% of Sub-Ch. 4911

Imports

18.65 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−18.35% YoY

1.69% of Sub-Ch. 4911

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3321

Balance

+43.48

Exports

62.57 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+1.72% YoY

18.59% of Sub-Ch. 4911

Imports

19.09 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+2.36% YoY

3.18% of Sub-Ch. 4911

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

8.18% /yr

Imports

5.76% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 4911 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹336.58 Cr

Import

₹600.06 Cr

Trade Balance

−263.48

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 49119100 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 8.18% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 49119100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.18% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹39.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹62.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 49119100 Ranked #3321 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49119100 ranks #3321 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4911, it ranks #3 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #2258 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 49119100 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49119100 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 31.73% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹43.48 Crore in HSN Code 49119100 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹62.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹19.09 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹43.48 Crore — ranking #2258 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 5.76% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Pictures, Designs, Photographs

India's imports under HSN Code 49119100 have grown at 5.76% CAGR, reaching ₹19.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 49119100 Contributes 18.59% of Sub-Chapter 4911 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4911, HSN Code 49119100 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 18.59% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.18% share (rank #6).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 49119100 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 49119100 ?

It includes Computer/Device Reproduced Plans/Drawings

Any common misclassification issue with Pictures, Designs, Photographs?

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 Pictures, Designs, Photographs?

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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Pictures, Designs, Photographs?

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 Pictures, Designs, Photographs?

Under HSN 49119100, Pictures, Designs, Photographs attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Pictures, Designs, Photographs?

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.