Newspapers, printed books, brochures HSN code falls under chapter-49 of HSN code. Information provided below about HSN codes are used for GST purpose to classify and set to be implemented. See GST impact on printing industry, and check GST on book and stationery. In this article, we look at the GST rate for books and newspaper in detail. Check for Penalty on late filing of taxes.
Books and Newspapers NOT Taxable under GST
Printed books, including braille books and newspaper, periodicals & journals, maps, atlas, chart and globe are not taxable under GST.
GST Rate for Brochures
Brochures, leaflets and prints matter, in a single sheets are taxable at 5% GST rate.
GST Rate of 12%
Any type printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products. In addition, like printing industry, manuscripts, typescripts and plans are taxable at 12% GST. The following are some of the goods taxable at 12% GST
- Children’s draw picture or colouring books
- Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated.
- Plans and drawings for 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.
- Unused stamp price, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they will have known face value where you will find stamp impressed paper, bank notes, cheque forms, stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title.
- Printed or shown postcards. Therefore, printed cards, bearing personal greetings, messages or announce, if not it illustrate, with or without envelopes or fixings.
- Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks.
- Other printed matter including printed pictures and photograph. Such as Trade material, Commercial catalogues, printed Posters, printed inlay cards, pictures, designs and photographs, Plan and drawings for architect engineer, industrial, commercial or similar purposes reproduce with aid of computer or any other devices.
Finally, see, GST on newspaper. However, you can see tax of newspapers India. Check GST on printing press and printing paper. Check for GST Rate on Eggs, Honey & Milk Products.