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# HSN Code 49119990: Other printed matter | Other

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Other : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 49119990 ?

It includes Raw Silk | Mulberry Raw Silk

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other printed matter / Other?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other printed matter / Other?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other printed matter / Other is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other printed matter / Other?

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.

### How much GST applies to Other printed matter / Other?

Under HSN 49119990, Other printed matter / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 49119990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹118 Cr (−28.83% YoY) — 0.0032% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹223 Cr (+1.43% YoY) — 0.0037% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹105 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10830 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4911: 35.18% of its exports; import side 37.18%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4911: #2 of 8 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -5.33% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2448 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +54.20% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4911: 35.18% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 49119990

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 | 164.50 | 0.0072% | — | 51.24% | 196.08 | 0.0055% | — | 22.90% | −31.58 | #1502 |
| FY 2019-20 | 157.00 | 0.0071% | −4.56% | 50.06% | 204.41 | 0.0061% | +4.25% | 21.51% | −47.41 | #1542 |
| FY 2020-21 | 92.82 | 0.0043% | −40.88% | 43.02% | 173.50 | 0.0060% | −15.12% | 22.53% | −80.68 | #2156 |
| FY 2021-22 | 98.88 | 0.0032% | +6.53% | 40.82% | 144.32 | 0.0032% | −16.82% | 15.17% | −45.44 | #2431 |
| FY 2022-23 | 107.89 | 0.0030% | +9.11% | 39.39% | 334.74 | 0.0058% | +131.94% | 29.50% | −226.85 | #2435 |
| FY 2023-24 | 166.37 | 0.0046% | +54.20% | 45.85% | 219.95 | 0.0039% | −34.29% | 19.95% | −53.58 | #1993 |
| FY 2024-25 | 118.40 | 0.0032% | −28.83% | 35.18% | 223.09 | 0.0037% | +1.43% | 37.18% | −104.69 | #2448 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -5.33%/yr, imports 2.17%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 49119990 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -5.33% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 49119990 have declined at a compound annual rate of -5.33% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹164.50 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹118.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49119990 ranked #2448 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 49119990 ranks #2448 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4911, it ranks #2 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #10830 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 49119990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 49119990 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 54.20% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹104.69 Crore in HSN Code 49119990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹223.09 Cr exceeded exports of ₹118.40 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹104.69 Crore — ranking #10830 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.17% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other printed matter | Other

India's imports under HSN Code 49119990 have grown at 2.17% CAGR, reaching ₹223.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 49119990 contributes 35.18% of Sub-Chapter 4911 exports — ranked #2

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4911, HSN Code 49119990 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 35.18% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 37.18% share (rank #1).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |