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 purposes. 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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New GST Rate for HSN Code 4909

GST Rate for Printed postcards and cards under HSN Code 4909. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

49

HSN Code

4909

HSN 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 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 4909

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Printed postcards and cards.

Tariff HSN

49090010

Description

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

Tariff HSN

49090090

Description

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 4909 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

₹44 Cr

−0.32% vs FY 2023-24

0.0012% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹5 Cr

−56.65% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹39 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #442 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 49

FY 2024-25

1.20%

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

Import side: 0.24% of Chapter 49’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 49

FY 2024-25

#7 of 11

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 49

Import-side rank: #8 of 11

At a glance

−3.27%

Export CAGR

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

#926

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+101.34%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

1.20%

Contribution to Ch. 49

Share of Chapter 49 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 4909

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 #825

Balance

+51.51

Exports

53.76 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

— YoY

1.92% of Ch. 49

Imports

2.25 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.09% of Ch. 49

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #823

Balance

+52.14

Exports

56.03 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

+4.22% YoY

2.32% of Ch. 49

Imports

3.89 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+72.89% YoY

0.16% of Ch. 49

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #930

Balance

+16.11

Exports

23.22 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−58.56% YoY

1.26% of Ch. 49

Imports

7.11 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+82.78% YoY

0.40% of Ch. 49

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #883

Balance

+32.73

Exports

46.75 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+101.34% YoY

1.73% of Ch. 49

Imports

14.02 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+97.19% YoY

0.65% of Ch. 49

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #909

Balance

+27.10

Exports

44.38 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−5.07% YoY

1.44% of Ch. 49

Imports

17.28 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+23.25% YoY

0.59% of Ch. 49

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #916

Balance

+33.49

Exports

44.17 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−0.47% YoY

1.24% of Ch. 49

Imports

10.68 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−38.19% YoY

0.43% of Ch. 49

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #926

Balance

+39.40

Exports

44.03 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−0.32% YoY

1.20% of Ch. 49

Imports

4.63 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−56.65% YoY

0.24% of Ch. 49

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−3.27% /yr

Imports

12.78% /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 4909 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −3.27% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4909 have declined at a compound annual rate of −3.27% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹53.76 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹44.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 4909 Ranked #926 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4909 ranks #926 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 49, it ranks #7 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #442 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4909 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4909 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 101.34% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹39.40 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4909 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹44.03 Cr exceeded imports of ₹4.63 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹39.40 Crore — ranking #442 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 12.78% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Printed postcards and cards

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4909 have grown at 12.78% CAGR, reaching ₹4.63 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 4909 Contributes 1.20% of Chapter 49 Exports — Ranked #7

Among the 11 subchapters under Chapter 49, HSN Sub-Chapter 4909 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 1.20% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.24% share (rank #8).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 4909 and GST compliance.

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.

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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