4909 HSN Code: Printed postcards and cards

HSN Sub Chapter 4909 represents Printed postcards and cards under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printed postcards and cards correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 4909, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Printed postcards and cards.

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Chapter No	HSN Code	HSN Description	New GST Rate	Old GST Rate
49	4909	Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings	18%	18%

HSN Code 4909

Chapter: 49

Description: Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings

New GST Rate: 18% Old GST Rate: 18%

Tariff HSN	Description
49090010	Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings : Greeting or wedding cards
49090090	Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings : Other

HSN Code 49090010

Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings : Greeting or wedding cards

HSN Code 49090090

Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings : Other

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What products are classified under HSN 4909

It includes Printed postcards and cards

If I repair and return Printed postcards and cards, 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 postcards and cards?

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.

Any special steps when selling Printed postcards and cards through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Printed postcards and cards?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Printed postcards and cards 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.

Do spares or accessories of Printed postcards and cards 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.

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