HSN 4901: Printed books – GST Rate

HSN 4901 covers printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. GST on HSN 4901 is 0% (Nil / exempt) or 5% depending on the conditions listed below (rates effective 22 September 2025). This heading has 4 tariff items, for example 4901 10 10, 4901 10 20 and 4901 91 00.

Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans

GST rates as per CBIC Notifications 09/2025 and 10/2025 (Central Tax - Rate), effective 22 September 2025. Last updated: October 2026. Always verify on the official GST portal before filing.

GST Rates for Heading 4901

0% (Nil / exempt)CGST Nil + SGST Nil / IGST Nil

Printed books, including Braille books

Reference: Schedule EXEMPT, S. No. 132 (Spec: 4901)

5%CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% / IGST 5%

Brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets

Reference: Schedule I, S. No. 324 (Spec: 4901)

Sub-Headings & Tariff Items Under 4901

Showing 7 sub-classification codes with complete hierarchy descriptions.

4901106-Digit Sub-heading

Chain: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans > Printed Books, Brochures, Leaflets And Similar Printed Matter, Whether Or Not In Single Sheets > In Single Sheets, Whether Or Not Folded :

490110108-Digit Tariff Item

490110208-Digit Tariff Item

4901916-Digit Sub-heading

490191008-Digit Tariff Item

4901996-Digit Sub-heading

490199008-Digit Tariff Item

Other Headings in Chapter 49

HSN 4902

Newspapers, Journals And Periodicals, Whether Or Not Illustrated Or Containing Advertising Material

HSN 4903

Children'S Picture, Drawing Or Colouring Books

HSN 4904

Music, Printed Or In Manuscript, Whether Or Not Bound Or Illustrated

HSN 4905

Maps And Hydrographic Or Similar Charts Of All Kinds, Including Atlases, Wall Maps, Topographical Plans And Globes, Printed

HSN 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

HSN 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

HSN 4908

Transfers (Decalcomanias)

HSN 4909

Printed Or Illustrated Postcards; Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements, Whether Or Not Illustrated, With Or Without Envelopes Or Trimmings

HSN 4910

Calendars Of Any Kind, Printed, Including Calendar Blocks

HSN 4911

Other Printed Matter, Including Printed Pictures And Photographs

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