Chapter 49 · Section X

HSN Code Chapter 49: Books, newspapers and printed material

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

Rate distribution

Code	Description	GST rate
4901	Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed	Varies
4902	Newspapers, journals and periodicals	Nil
4903	Children's picture, drawing or colouring books	Nil
4904	Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound	Nil
4905	Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds	Nil
4906	Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering	18%
4907	Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new	Varies
4908	Transfers (decalcomanias)	18%
4909	Printed or illustrated postcards	18%
4910	Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks	18%
4911	Other printed matter, including printed pictures	18%

Rates as per Notifications No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) and 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.