490600Sub-heading (6-digit)Section X

HSN Code 490600 – Plans And Drawings For Architectural, Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, Topographical…

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HSN Code

490600

Chapter

49

Digits

6-digit

Section

X

What is HSN Code 490600?

HSN code 490600 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Plans And Drawings For Architectural, Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, Topographical… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 6-digit code sitting at the sub-heading (6-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 49 — Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures And Other Products Of The…, which is part of Section X: Pulp, Paper & Paperboard. Every GST-registered business supplying plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical… must quote HSN 490600 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 490600

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter49printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
Heading4906plans 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
Sub-heading490600plans 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

GST rate for HSN 490600

Goods under HSN 490600 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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HSN Code 490600 — FAQs

What is HSN code 490600?

HSN code 490600 classifies "Plans And Drawings For Architectural, Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, Topographical…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 49 (Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures And Other Products Of The…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 490600?

490600 is a 6-digit HSN code — a sub-heading (6-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.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 490600?

Goods under HSN 490600 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Plans And Drawings For Architectural, Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, Topographical….

Which chapter does HSN code 490600 belong to?

HSN 490600 belongs to Chapter 49 — Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures And Other Products Of The…, part of Section X: Pulp, Paper & Paperboard.

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