India HS Code

HS Code 49021020: JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS in India

Q: Is HS code 49021020 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 49021020 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by India under PCT / ITC-HS and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 49021020?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 49021020 in India?

The official source is https://www.cbic.gov.in/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 49021020 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 49021020 is classified as JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS. India's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 10 digits with national subdivisions. 49021020 belongs to Section X: Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof, Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans, Heading 4902: Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material.

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Classification Path of HS Code 49021020 in India

Section X

Chapters (47-49) Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof

Chapter 49

Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans

HS Code 4902

Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material

HS Code 49021020

JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 49021020 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 4902

Top India import Product Under HS Code 4902

1 490290: Other $3.1M 2 490210: Appearing at least four times a week $130.0K

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 4902

1 490290: Other $700.0K 2 490210: Appearing at least four times a week $290.0K

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Related HS Code to India Daily Newspapers and Journals (49021020)

In single sheets, whether or not folded

HS Code 490191

Other : Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof

HS Code 490199

Other : Other

HS Code 490300

Children's picture, drawing or colouring books

HS Code 490400

Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated

49021020 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 49021020 in India?

HS code 49021020 covers JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS in India. It sits in Chapter 49 (Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans), Heading 4902 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 49021020 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 49021020?

Where can I officially look up HS code 49021020 in India?