4902 HSN Code: Newspapers, journals, periodicals

HSN Sub Chapter 4902 represents Newspapers, journals, periodicals under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Newspapers, journals, periodicals correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 4902, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Newspapers, journals, periodicals.

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Chapter No	HSN Code	HSN Description	New GST Rate	Old GST Rate
49	4902	Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not i llustrated or containing advertising material	5%	5%

HSN Code 4902

Chapter: 49

Description: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not i llustrated or containing advertising material

New GST Rate: 5% Old GST Rate: 5%

Tariff HSN	Description
49021010	Appearing at least four times a week : Newspapers
49021020	Appearing at least four times a week : Journals and periodicals
49029010	Other : Newspapers
49029020	Other : Journals and periodicals

HSN Code 49021010

Appearing at least four times a week : Newspapers

HSN Code 49021020

Appearing at least four times a week : Journals and periodicals

HSN Code 49029010

Other : Newspapers

HSN Code 49029020

Other : Journals and periodicals

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Order Number	Description
02/DAAR/2018	Deepak And Co (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Delhi)
01/AAAR/Temple/DMN/UTGST/2020-21/17096-21	Temple Packaging Pvt. Ltd. (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), Daman Diu And Dnh)
KAR/AAAR/Appeal-11/2019-20	M/S. Pattabi Enterprises (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), Karnataka)

Order No. 02/DAAR/2018

Deepak And Co (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Delhi)

Order No. 01/AAAR/Temple/DMN/UTGST/2020-21/17096-21

Temple Packaging Pvt. Ltd. (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), Daman Diu And Dnh)

Order No. KAR/AAAR/Appeal-11/2019-20

M/S. Pattabi Enterprises (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), Karnataka)

What products are classified under HSN 4902

It includes Newspapers, journals, periodicals

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Newspapers, journals, periodicals?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Newspapers, journals, periodicals are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

If I repair and return Newspapers, journals, periodicals, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

What should my invoice and records include for Newspapers, journals, periodicals?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

Do spares or accessories of Newspapers, journals, periodicals follow the same HSN?

Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.

Any import/export nuance for Newspapers, journals, periodicals?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

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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.

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