← All 98 HSN chapters · Search any code on the HSN code finder.
Chapter 49 of the HSN tariff covers Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans. It has 11 headings (4-digit codes) and 38 tariff items (8-digit codes), each with its GST rate today. Tap a code to open it in the BooksOn HSN app with its conditions and the CBIC notification entry.
GST rate column: the rates in force on 26 October 2026 (IGST; CGST and SGST are half each). Where a code shows two or more rates, the rate depends on the goods (price, packing, buyer or use): open the code in the app or the GST Rate Finder to see which one fits. Reference only: confirm the rate in the CBIC notification.
Check any code offline in the BooksOn HSN appFree · no ads · works offline · which rate fits your goods, step by step · rate on any date since 1 July 2017 · CGST, SGST/UTGST, IGST and cess with the CBIC notification · English, हिन्दी, தமிழ்.
Headings in this chapter
4901Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single…4902Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing…4903Children's picture, drawing or colouring books4904Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated4905Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps…4906Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical…4907Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in…4908Transfers (decalcomanias)4909Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or…4910Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks4911Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs
4901 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
GST: Nil or 5%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
490110 | In single sheets, whether or not folded | Nil or 5% |
49011010 | Printed books | Nil |
49011020 | Pamphlets, booklets, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter | 5% |
490191 | Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof | Nil or 5% |
49019100 | Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof | Nil |
490199 | Other | Nil or 5% |
49019900 | Other | Nil |
4902 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
GST: Nil
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
490210 | Appearing at least four times a week | Nil |
49021010 | Newspapers | Nil |
49021020 | Journals and periodicals | Nil |
490290 | Other | Nil |
49029010 | Newspapers | Nil |
49029020 | Journals and periodicals | Nil |
4903 Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
GST: Nil
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
490300 | Childrens picture, drawing or colouring books | Nil |
49030010 | Picture books | Nil |
49030020 | Drawing or colouring books | Nil |
4904 Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
GST: Nil
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
490400 | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated | Nil |
49040000 | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated | Nil |
4905 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
GST: Nil
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
49051000 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed globes | Nil |
490520 | In book form | Nil |
49052000 | In book form | Nil |
490590 | Other | Nil |
49059010 | Geographical, hydrological, astronomical maps or charts | Nil |
49059020 | GLOBE | Nil |
49059090 | Other | Nil |
49059100 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed - other : in book form | Nil |
490599 | Other | Nil |
49059910 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed - other : - other: geographical, hydrological, astronomical maps or charts | Nil |
49059990 | Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed - other : - other: other | Nil |
4906 Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing
GST: 18%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
490600 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand, hand written texts, photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the oregoing | 18% |
49060000 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand, hand written texts, photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing | 18% |
4907 Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title
GST: Nil or 18%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
490700 | Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value, stamp-impressed paper, bank notes, cheque forms, stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title | Nil or 18% |
49070010 | Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value | 18% |
49070020 | Bank notes | Nil |
49070030 | Documents of title conveying the right to use information technology software | 18% |
49070090 | Other | Nil or 18% |
4908 Transfers (decalcomanias)
GST: 18%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
490810 | Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable | 18% |
49081000 | Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable | 18% |
490890 | Other | 18% |
49089000 | Other | 18% |
4909 Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
GST: 18%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
490900 | Printed or illustrated postcards, printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings | 18% |
49090010 | Greeting or wedding cards | 18% |
49090090 | Other | 18% |
4910 Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
GST: 18%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
491000 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks | 18% |
49100010 | Advertising calendar | 18% |
49100090 | Other | 18% |
4911 Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs
GST: 18%
| HSN code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
491110 | Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like | 18% |
49111010 | Posters, printed | 18% |
49111020 | Commercial catalogues | 18% |
49111030 | Printed inlay cards | 18% |
49111090 | Other | 18% |
491191 | Pictures, designs and photographs | 18% |
49119100 | Pictures, designs and photographs | 18% |
491199 | Other | 18% |
49119910 | Hard copy (printed) of computer software | 18% |
49119920 | Plan and drawings for architectural engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes reproduced with the aid of computer or any other devices | 18% |
49119990 | Other | 18% |
Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 7, 2026-10-19), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.
