How much rate of GST for printed books, newspapers, pictures etc.?

Posted on 25 April 2023 Category : GST rates

GST slab rate on sale of printed books, pictures, newspaper etc.

Printed books, newspapers and pictures falls under HSN code chapter 49 of GST commodity tariff schedule. The details about GST rate changes on sale of printed books, newspapers and pictures are being updated here. The notification changes on exemptions on GST on sale of printed books, newspapers and pictures and other circulars related to GST on printed books, newspapers, pictures are updated in this website.

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Update on 18th May, 2017: GST rates on goods

NIL GST RATE;

1. Printed books, including Braille books [GST HSN chapter code 4901] and newspaper, periodicals & journals [GST HSN chapter code 4902], maps, atlas, chart & globe [GST HSN chapter code 4905] [GST HSN chapter code 4902 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material. GST HSN chapter code 4905 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed.]

Revised GST Rates with effect from 18th, July 2022

Present rate new rate

Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds,

including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed Nil 12%

Reduced GST rates on 11 June 2017, click here for details

5% GST RATE;

GST HSN chapter code 4901 Brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets

Reduced GST Rates on 06th October, 2017

earlier rate new rate

4907 Duty credit scrips 5% Nil

12% GST RATE;

All goods not specified elsewhere

1. GST HSN chapter code 4903 Children's picture, drawing or colouring books.

Reduced GST Rates on 11^th June 2017

Earlier rate new rate

4903 Children’s' picture, drawing or colouring books 12% Nil

2. GST HSN chapter code 4904 Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated.

Redcuced GST Rates on 22^nd December, 2018

Present rate new rate

Music Books 12% NIL

3.GST HSN chapter code 4906 Plans and drawings on 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.

4. GST HSN chapter code 4907 Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title.

Reduced GST Rates on 9th September 2017

Present GST rate Reduced GST rate

4907 Duty Credit Scrips 12% 5%

5. Transfers (decalcomanias) [GST HSN chapter code 4908]

6. GST HSN chapter code 4909 Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings.

7. GST HSN chapter code 4910 Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks.

8. GST HSN chapter code 4911 Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs; such as Trade advertising material, Commercial catalogues and the like, printed Posters, Commercial catalogues, Printed inlay cards, Pictures, designs and photographs, Plan and drawings on architectural engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes reproduced with the aid of computer or any other devices.

Revised GST Rates with effect from 1st October, 2019

Present rate new rate

Papers such as cards, catalogue, printed material Under Chapter 49 12% 18%

Reduced GST rates on 11 June 2017, click here for details

In India, GST is payable on printed books, newspapers, pictures. However, some of the categories business under HSN code 49 are expected to be exempted from paying GST. The list of exempted commodities and services under GST is expected to be released soon.

Goods and Service Tax (GST) rate tariff in India is designed in 6 categories of goods and services. Four main GST rate slabs framed with Essential goods and services, Standard goods and services and luxury goods and services with 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% respectively. Commonly used Goods and Services at 5%, Standard Goods and Services fall under 1st slab at 12%, Standard Goods and Services fall under 2nd Slab at 18% and Special category of Goods and Services including luxury - 28%. The most essential goods and services attract nil rate of GST under Exempted Categories. Luxury goods and services and certain specific goods and services attract additional cess than 28% GST.

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