4902Heading (4-digit)Section X

HSN Code 4902 – Newspapers, Journals And Periodicals, Whether Or Not Illustrated Or Containing Advertising Material

Full GST classification for Newspapers, Journals And Periodicals, Whether Or Not Illustrated Or Containing Advertising Material — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, and related HSN codes.

HSN Code

4902

Chapter

49

Digits

4-digit

Section

X

What is HSN Code 4902?

HSN code 4902 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Newspapers, Journals And Periodicals, Whether Or Not Illustrated Or Containing Advertising Material under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 49 — Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures And Other Products Of The Printing Industry, which is part of Section X: Pulp, Paper & Paperboard. Every GST-registered business supplying newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material must quote HSN 4902 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 4902

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter49printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
Heading4902newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material

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HSN Code 4902 — FAQs

What is HSN code 4902?

HSN code 4902 classifies "Newspapers, Journals And Periodicals, Whether Or Not Illustrated Or Containing Advertising Material" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 49 (Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures And Other Products Of The Printing Industry) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 4902?

4902 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

Which chapter does HSN code 4902 belong to?

HSN 4902 belongs to Chapter 49 — Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures And Other Products Of The Printing Industry, part of Section X: Pulp, Paper & Paperboard.

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