--- title: "4904 HSN Code | HSN Code for Printed music in India" description: "Know more about 4904 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 4904 covering Printed music." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4904/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 4904: Printed music Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated Part of [Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-49/). - Current GST rate: 0% - Earlier GST rate: 0% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 49040000 | [Music, printed or manuscript](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49040000/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 4904 It includes Printed music ### What misclassification mistakes happen with Printed music? Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper. ### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Printed music? Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Printed music is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment. ### If I repair and return Printed music, 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 Printed music? 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. ### How should I document Printed music sent for job work? Use a delivery challan for sending Printed music 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 4904 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹3 Cr (+5.67% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹3 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #546 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 49: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.13% - Rank within Chapter 49: #11 of 11 by export value; import-side #10 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -25.82% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1197 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +100.00% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Ch. 49: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 4904 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 Ch. 49 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 49 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 3.78 | 0.0001% | — | 0.16% | −3.72 | #1189 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.33% | 0.00% | 3.27 | 0.0001% | −13.49% | 0.14% | −3.26 | #1191 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −69.72% | 0.06% | −0.97 | #1194 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.00% | 1.32 | 0.0000% | +33.33% | 0.06% | −1.31 | #1200 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.26 | 0.0000% | +71.21% | 0.08% | −2.25 | #1203 | | FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 2.47 | 0.0000% | +9.29% | 0.10% | −2.47 | — | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 2.61 | 0.0000% | +5.67% | 0.13% | −2.60 | #1197 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -25.82%/yr, imports -5.99%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 4904 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -25.82% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4904 have declined at a compound annual rate of -25.82% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 4904 ranked #1197 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4904 ranks #1197 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 49, it ranks #11 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #546 of 1233. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4904 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4904 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 100.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹2.60 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4904 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2.61 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2.60 Crore — ranking #546 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -5.99% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Printed music India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4904 have grown at -5.99% CAGR, reaching ₹2.61 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 4904 contributes 0.00% of Chapter 49 exports — ranked #11 Among the 11 sub-chapters under Chapter 49, HSN Sub-Chapter 4904 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.13% share (rank #10). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 49 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4901/) | ₹2,869 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4911: Printed matter](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4911/) | ₹337 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4903: Children’s picture and coloring books](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4903/) | ₹226 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4907: Unused stamps, bank notes, cheques](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4907/) | ₹68 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4910: Printed calendars](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4910/) | ₹59 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4905: Maps and hydrographic charts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4905/) | ₹54 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4909: Printed postcards and cards](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4909/) | ₹44 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4908: Transfers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4908/) | ₹13 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4902: Newspapers, journals, periodicals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4902/) | ₹7 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4906: Architectural plans](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4906/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #11 | HSN Sub-Chapter 4904: Printed music (this hsn sub-chapter) | < ₹1 Crore | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 4901 | [Printed books, brochures, leaflets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4901/) | | 4902 | [Newspapers, journals, periodicals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4902/) | | 4903 | [Children’s picture and coloring books](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4903/) | | 4905 | [Maps and hydrographic charts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4905/) | | 4906 | [Architectural plans](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4906/) | | 4907 | [Unused stamps, bank notes, cheques](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4907/) | | 4908 | [Transfers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4908/) | | 4909 | [Printed postcards and cards](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4909/) | | 4910 | [Printed calendars](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4910/) | | 4911 | [Printed matter](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4911/) |