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HSN 49094-Digit Heading

HSN 4909: Printed or illustrated postcards – GST Rate

HSN 4909 covers printed or illustrated postcards. GST on HSN 4909 is 18% (rates effective 22 September 2025). This heading has 2 tariff items, for example 4909 00 10 and 4909 00 90.

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 4909

18%CGST 9% + SGST 9% / IGST 18%

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

Reference: Schedule II, S. No. 193 (Spec: 4909)

Sub-Headings & Tariff Items Under 4909

Showing 3 sub-classification codes with complete hierarchy descriptions.

4909006-Digit Sub-heading

Chain: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans > Printed Or Illustrated Postcards; Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements, Whether Or Not Illustrated, With Or Without Envelopes Or Trimmings > Printed Or Illustrated Postcards, Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements, Whether Or Not Illustrated, With Or Without Envelopes Or Trimmings :

490900108-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans > Printed Or Illustrated Postcards; Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements, Whether Or Not Illustrated, With Or Without Envelopes Or Trimmings > 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

490900908-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans > Printed Or Illustrated Postcards; Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements, Whether Or Not Illustrated, With Or Without Envelopes Or Trimmings > Printed Or Illustrated Postcards, Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements, Whether Or Not Illustrated, With Or Without Envelopes Or Trimmings : > Other

Other Headings in Chapter 49

HSN 4901
Printed Books, Brochures, Leaflets And Similar Printed Matter, Whether Or Not In Single Sheets
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 4910
Calendars Of Any Kind, Printed, Including Calendar Blocks
HSN 4911
Other Printed Matter, Including Printed Pictures And Photographs
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