What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 49090010?

HSN code 49090010 (Greeting Card) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 49090010?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 49090010 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 49090010 cover?

HSN code 49090010 covers Greeting Card. It sits under Chapter 49 – Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans, in Section X – PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL; RECOVERED (WASTE AND SCRAP) PAPER OR PAPERBOARD; PAPER AND PAPERBOARD AND ARTICLES THEREOF.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 49090010?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 49090010 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for greeting cards?

Greeting or wedding cards are classified under 49090010, with other printed cards under 49090090, within heading 4909.

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Greeting Card HSN Code 4909

Q: What is the HSN code for Greeting Card?

The HSN code for Greeting Card is 49090010, classified under Chapter 49 – Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

18% IGSTSchedule II

Printed/illustrated postcards and greeting cards are classified under HSN heading 4909.

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Heading

4909

Primary code

49090010

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Greeting Card HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 4909 (printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
49090010	GREETING OR WEDDING CARDS	18%	10%
49090090	Other	18%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 14 partner agreement(s) listed for 49090010; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 12 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for greeting card?

The HSN code for greeting card is 4909 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for greeting card the most common is 49090010, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How greeting card is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for greeting card narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 492-digitPrinted books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
49094-digit headingPRINTED OR ILLUSTRATED POSTCARDS; PRINTED CARDS BEARING PERSONAL GREETINGS, MESSAGES OR ANNOUNCEMENTS, WHETHER OR NOT ILLUSTRATED, WITH OR WITHOUT ENVELOPES OR TRIMMINGS
4909006-digit subheadingPrinted or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings :
490900108-digit tariff itemGREETING OR WEDDING CARDS

Section X — PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL; RECOVERED (WASTE AND SCRAP) PAPER OR PAPERBOARD; PAPER AND PAPERBOARD AND ARTICLES THEREOF

GST on greeting card

Greeting Card (HSN 4909) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 49090010 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported greeting card

When greeting card (HSN 49090010) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹32.278. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 49090010 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for greeting card is 4909 at the heading level, with 49090010 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.