HSN / GST Lookup
HSN Code 4901 — Printed books
Category: Toys & Stationery. The GST rate, how it splits into CGST/SGST/IGST, and exactly how to bill it.
GST rate for HSN 4901
0%
Printed books
How GST works out on a ₹1,000 sale
Printed books is exempt (0% GST). A ₹1,000 sale stays ₹1,000 — no CGST, SGST or IGST is added. You should still show HSN 4901 on the invoice.
Try your own amount in the GST calculator, or put this code straight onto a bill with the free invoice generator. Rates can be revised by the GST Council — confirm against the latest notification before filing.
Other Toys & Stationery HSN codes
Toys (excluding electronic) (HSN 9503)12%Notebooks, registers, exercise books (HSN 4820)12%Ball pens, pens, pencils (HSN 9608)12%Bill this product correctly, every time
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Frequently asked questions
What is the GST rate on printed books?
Printed books (HSN 4901) is taxed at 0% GST — it is exempt, so no GST is charged on the sale. You still record the HSN code on your invoice and in GSTR-1.
Do I charge CGST + SGST or IGST on HSN 4901?
Neither — at 0% no GST is charged, whether the buyer is in your state or another one.
Do I need to write HSN 4901 on my invoice?
Yes, if your turnover crosses the HSN-reporting threshold: businesses must show the HSN code (4, 6 or 8 digits depending on annual turnover) on tax invoices and report it in GSTR-1. Using the right code also keeps your GSTR-1 and buyer's input tax credit matching.
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