490900Sub-heading (6-digit)Section X

HSN Code 490900 – Printed Or Illustrated Postcards, Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements

Full GST classification for Printed Or Illustrated Postcards, Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, and related HSN codes.

HSN Code

490900

Chapter

49

Digits

6-digit

Section

X

What is HSN Code 490900?

HSN code 490900 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Printed Or Illustrated Postcards, Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements 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 Printing Industry, which is part of Section X: Pulp, Paper & Paperboard. Every GST-registered business supplying printed or illustrated postcards, printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements must quote HSN 490900 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 490900

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter49printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
Heading4909printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
Sub-heading490900printed or illustrated postcards, printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings :

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HSN Code 490900 — FAQs

What is HSN code 490900?

HSN code 490900 classifies "Printed Or Illustrated Postcards, Printed Cards Bearing Personal Greetings, Messages Or Announcements" 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 490900?

490900 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.

Which chapter does HSN code 490900 belong to?

HSN 490900 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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