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Printing services is classified under SAC heading 9989. Main codes: 998911, 998912. GST as on 26 October 2026: 18%.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Printing services?
GST on Printing services as on 26 October 2026: 18%. Which rate applies depends on the exact code and on how it is sold or supplied; each entry below names the CBIC notification it comes from.
| Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | New GST rate | Code | What it covers | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 18% | 9989 | Other manufacturing services, publishing, printing and reproduction services, and material recovery services have GST at 18%. | 6/2021-CT(R), entry 27(ii) |
The GST rate on Printing services is set by the CBIC rate notification entry for the service, and it can depend on the entry's conditions, for example who supplies the service or whether input tax credit is taken. The free BooksOn HSN app shows the rate as on any date since 1 July 2017, with the notification and entry number.
9989 Other manufacturing services; publishing, printing and reproduction services; materials recovery services
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
998911 | Publishing, on a fee or contract basis |
998912 | Printing and reproduction services of recorded media, on a fee or contract basis |
See all 9 codes on the SAC 9989 page.
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
From 1 April 2021 (Notification 78/2020-Central Tax), a business with aggregate annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least 4 digits of the HSN code on B2B tax invoices; above ₹5 crore, 6 digits on all tax invoices. Services use the SAC code in the same way.
Other common items
- Hotel rooms (Lodge)
9963 - Restaurant services (Dhaba)
9963 - Salon and beauty services (Barber shop)
9997 - Renting of property
9972 - Insurance
9971 - Loans and banking
9971 - Onions (Pyaz)
0703 - Potatoes (Aloo)
0701 - Tomatoes (Tamatar)
0702 - Bananas (Kela)
0803 - Coconuts (Nariyal)
0801 - Groundnuts (peanuts, moongphali)
1202
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.
