4904 HSN Code: Printed music

HSN Sub Chapter 4904 represents Printed music under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printed music correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 4904, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Printed music.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 4904

GST Rate for Printed music under HSN Code 4904. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

49

HSN Code

4904

HSN Description

Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated

New GST Rate

0 %
Exempted

Old GST Rate

0 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 4904

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Printed music.

Tariff HSN

49040000

Description

Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 4904 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

< ₹1 Crore

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹3 Cr

+5.67% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹3 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #546 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 49

FY 2024-25

0.00%

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

Import side: 0.13% of Chapter 49’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 49

FY 2024-25

#11 of 11

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 49

Import-side rank: #10 of 11

At a glance

−25.82%

Export CAGR

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

#1197

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+100.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

0.00%

Contribution to Ch. 49

Share of Chapter 49 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1189

Balance

−3.72

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Ch. 49

Imports

3.78 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.16% of Ch. 49

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1191

Balance

−3.26

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−83.33% YoY

0.00% of Ch. 49

Imports

3.27 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−13.49% YoY

0.14% of Ch. 49

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1194

Balance

−0.97

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+100.00% YoY

0.00% of Ch. 49

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−69.72% YoY

0.06% of Ch. 49

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1200

Balance

−1.31

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−50.00% YoY

0.00% of Ch. 49

Imports

1.32 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+33.33% YoY

0.06% of Ch. 49

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1203

Balance

−2.25

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

0.00% YoY

0.00% of Ch. 49

Imports

2.26 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+71.21% YoY

0.08% of Ch. 49

FY 2023-24

Balance

−2.47

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Ch. 49

Imports

2.47 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+9.29% YoY

0.10% of Ch. 49

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1197

Balance

−2.60

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Ch. 49

Imports

2.61 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+5.67% YoY

0.13% of Ch. 49

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−25.82% /yr

Imports

−5.99% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 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 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4904 ranks #1197 out of 1233 subchapters 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 subchapters 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 4904 and GST compliance.

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.

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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