HSN Code 49119990: Other printed matter | Other

HSN Code 49119990 represents Other printed matter | Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other printed matter | Other correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 49119990, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other printed matter | Other.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 49119990

HSN Code 49119990 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Other : Other

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 49119990 not include?

Other printed matter | Other does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 49111010

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

HSN Code 49111020

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

HSN Code 49111030

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

HSN Code 49119920

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 49119990 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

₹118 Cr

−28.83% vs FY 2023-24

0.0032% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹223 Cr

+1.43% vs FY 2023-24

0.0037% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹105 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10830 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4911

FY 2024-25

35.18%

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

Import side: 37.18% of Sub-Chapter 4911’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4911

FY 2024-25

#2 of 8

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 8

At a glance

−5.33%

Export CAGR

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

#2448

National Export Rank

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

+54.20%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

35.18%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4911

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1502

Balance

−31.58

Exports

164.50 ₹ Cr

0.0072% share

— YoY

51.24% of Sub-Ch. 4911

Imports

196.08 ₹ Cr

0.0055% share

— YoY

22.90% of Sub-Ch. 4911

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1542

Balance

−47.41

Exports

157.00 ₹ Cr

0.0071% share

−4.56% YoY

50.06% of Sub-Ch. 4911

Imports

204.41 ₹ Cr

0.0061% share

+4.25% YoY

21.51% of Sub-Ch. 4911

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2156

Balance

−80.68

Exports

92.82 ₹ Cr

0.0043% share

−40.88% YoY

43.02% of Sub-Ch. 4911

Imports

173.50 ₹ Cr

0.0060% share

−15.12% YoY

22.53% of Sub-Ch. 4911

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2431

Balance

−45.44

Exports

98.88 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

+6.53% YoY

40.82% of Sub-Ch. 4911

Imports

144.32 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

−16.82% YoY

15.17% of Sub-Ch. 4911

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2435

Balance

−226.85

Exports

107.89 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

+9.11% YoY

39.39% of Sub-Ch. 4911

Imports

334.74 ₹ Cr

0.0058% share

+131.94% YoY

29.50% of Sub-Ch. 4911

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1993

Balance

−53.58

Exports

166.37 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

+54.20% YoY

45.85% of Sub-Ch. 4911

Imports

219.95 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

−34.29% YoY

19.95% of Sub-Ch. 4911

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2448

Balance

−104.69

Exports

118.40 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

−28.83% YoY

35.18% of Sub-Ch. 4911

Imports

223.09 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

+1.43% YoY

37.18% of Sub-Ch. 4911

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−5.33% /yr

Imports

2.17% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 49119990 and GST compliance.

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.

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.