4903 HSN Code: Children’s picture and coloring books

HSN Sub Chapter 4903 represents Children’s picture and coloring books under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Children’s picture and coloring books correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 4903, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Children’s picture and coloring books.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 4903

GST Rate for Children’s picture and coloring books under HSN Code 4903. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

49

HSN Code

4903

HSN Description

Children's picture, drawing or colouring books

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

5 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 4903

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Children’s picture and coloring books.

Tariff HSN

49030010

Description

Children's picture, drawing or colouring books : Picture books

Tariff HSN

49030020

Description

Children's picture, drawing or colouring books : Drawing or colouring books

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 4903 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

₹226 Cr

−3.09% vs FY 2023-24

0.0061% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹38 Cr

+1.42% vs FY 2023-24

0.0006% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹188 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #335 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 49

FY 2024-25

6.14%

Share of Chapter 49’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 1.95% of Chapter 49’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 49

FY 2024-25

#3 of 11

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 49

Import-side rank: #5 of 11

At a glance

9.09%

Export CAGR

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

#680

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+36.85%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

6.14%

Contribution to Ch. 49

Share of Chapter 49 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 4903

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 #668

Balance

+126.01

Exports

133.81 ₹ Cr

0.0058% share

— YoY

4.78% of Ch. 49

Imports

7.80 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

0.32% of Ch. 49

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #633

Balance

+145.18

Exports

164.90 ₹ Cr

0.0075% share

+23.23% YoY

6.84% of Ch. 49

Imports

19.72 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+152.82% YoY

0.82% of Ch. 49

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #637

Balance

+154.80

Exports

167.42 ₹ Cr

0.0078% share

+1.53% YoY

9.08% of Ch. 49

Imports

12.62 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−36.00% YoY

0.70% of Ch. 49

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #642

Balance

+204.23

Exports

229.12 ₹ Cr

0.0073% share

+36.85% YoY

8.46% of Ch. 49

Imports

24.89 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+97.23% YoY

1.15% of Ch. 49

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #671

Balance

+185.76

Exports

218.66 ₹ Cr

0.0060% share

−4.57% YoY

7.11% of Ch. 49

Imports

32.90 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+32.18% YoY

1.13% of Ch. 49

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #663

Balance

+195.39

Exports

232.72 ₹ Cr

0.0064% share

+6.43% YoY

6.54% of Ch. 49

Imports

37.33 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+13.47% YoY

1.50% of Ch. 49

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #680

Balance

+187.68

Exports

225.54 ₹ Cr

0.0061% share

−3.09% YoY

6.14% of Ch. 49

Imports

37.86 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+1.42% YoY

1.95% of Ch. 49

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

9.09% /yr

Imports

30.12% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 49 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹3,676.10 Cr

Import

₹1,945.63 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,730.47

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 4903 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 9.09% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4903 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.09% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹133.81 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹225.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 4903 Ranked #680 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4903 ranks #680 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 49, it ranks #3 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #335 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4903 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4903 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 36.85% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹187.68 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4903 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹225.54 Cr exceeded imports of ₹37.86 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹187.68 Crore — ranking #335 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 30.12% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Children’s picture and coloring books

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4903 have grown at 30.12% CAGR, reaching ₹37.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 4903 Contributes 6.14% of Chapter 49 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 11 subchapters under Chapter 49, HSN Sub-Chapter 4903 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 6.14% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.95% share (rank #5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 4903 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 4903

It includes Children’s picture and coloring books

How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Children’s picture and coloring books?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Children’s picture and coloring books?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

How should I document Children’s picture and coloring books sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Children’s picture and coloring books to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

What should my invoice and records include for Children’s picture and coloring books?

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.

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Children’s picture and coloring books?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

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.

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