HSN Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans (2026)
Every HSN code under Chapter 49 from the GST portal HSN master (updated 2026-06-10): 11 four-digit headings with their 6 and 8-digit codes for GST invoices, e-way bills and customs documents.
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4901Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
HSN code
Description
490110
In single sheets, whether or not folded
49011010
Printed books
49011020
Pamphlets, booklets, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter
490191
Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof
49019100
Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof
490199
Other
49019900
Other
4902Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
HSN code
Description
490210
Appearing at least four times a week
49021010
Newspapers
49021020
Journals and periodicals
490290
Other
49029010
Newspapers
49029020
Journals and periodicals
4903Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
HSN code
Description
490300
Childrens picture, drawing or colouring books
49030010
Picture books
49030020
Drawing or colouring books
4904Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
HSN code
Description
490400
Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
49040000
Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
4905Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
HSN code
Description
49051000
Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed globes
490520
In book form
49052000
In book form
490590
Other
49059010
Geographical, hydrological, astronomical maps or charts
49059020
Globe
49059090
Other
49059100
Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed - other : in book form
490599
Other
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
49059990
Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed - other : - other: other
4906Plans 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
HSN code
Description
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
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
4907Unused 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
HSN code
Description
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
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
49070020
Bank notes
49070030
Documents of title conveying the right to use information technology software
49070090
Other
4908Transfers (decalcomanias)
HSN code
Description
490810
Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable
49081000
Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable
490890
Other
49089000
Other
4909Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
HSN code
Description
490900
Printed or illustrated postcards, printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
49090010
Greeting or wedding cards
49090090
Other
4910Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
HSN code
Description
491000
Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
49100010
Advertising calendar
49100090
Other
4911Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs
HSN code
Description
491110
Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like
49111010
Posters, printed
49111020
Commercial catalogues
49111030
Printed inlay cards
49111090
Other
491191
Pictures, designs and photographs
49119100
Pictures, designs and photographs
491199
Other
49119910
Hard copy (printed) of computer software
49119920
Plan and drawings for architectural engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes reproduced with the aid of computer or any other devices