HSN Code 4901 — Books
HSN code 4901 covers printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. Under GST 2.0 (effective 22 September 2025), HSN 4901 (books) is taxed at 5% GST. This code falls under Chapter 49 — Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures And Other Products Of The Printing Industry; Manuscripts, Typescripts And Plans.
Source: CBIC GST rate schedule · HSN reporting rules per CBIC (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025).
HSN 4901 at a glance
| HSN Code | 4901 |
| Description | PRINTED BOOKS, BROCHURES, LEAFLETS AND SIMILAR PRINTED MATTER, WHETHER OR NOT IN SINGLE SHEETS |
| GST Rate (GST 2.0) | 5% |
| Chapter | Chapter 49 — Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures And Other Products Of The Printing Industry; Manuscripts, Typescripts And Plans |
| Heading | 4901 |
GST rate per the CBIC GST rate schedule (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025); verified 2026-06-07. HSN classification per the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs.
Sub-classifications under HSN 4901
7 more specific 6- and 8-digit codes fall under 4901 (books). The exact sub-code depends on the product variant; the GST rate is shown for each.
| HSN Code | Description | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 490110 | In Single Sheets, Whether Or Not Folded : | 5% |
| 490191 | Dictionaries And Encyclopaedias, And Serial Instalments Thereof | 5% |
| 490199 | Other | 5% |
| 49011010 | Printed Books | 5% |
| 49011020 | Pamphlets, Booklets, Brochures, Leaflets And Similar Printed Matter | 5% |
| 49019100 | Dictionaries And Encyclopaedias, And Serial Instalments Thereof | 5% |
| 49019900 | Other | 5% |
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