HSN CODE - 49029020 : JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 49029020 are used for the JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 49029020

First two digits (49) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 49 - Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans.

Next two digits (02) represent the heading number which is NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS, WHETHER OR NOT ILLUSTRATED OR CONTAINING ADVERTISING MATERIAL

Next two digits (90) represent the product code which is Other

Last two digits (20) are for final or deeper classification which is JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.