Printing HSN Code

GST rates and HSN code for Printing.

ChapterDescriptionHSN CodeRate (%)CESS (%)Effective DateRate Revision
Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofPrinting Machinery Used For Printing By Means Of The Printing Type, Blocks, Plates, Cylinders And Other Printing Components Of Heading 8442; Ink-Jet Printing Machines, Other Than Those Of Heading 8471; Machines For Uses Ancillary To Printing – Other Print8443591018%15/11/2017 1/07/2017
Machinery, Apparatus And Equipment (Other Than The Machine Tools Of Headings 8456 To 8465) For Preparing Or Making Plates, Printing Components; Plates, Cylinders And Other Printing Components; Plates, Cylinders And Lithographic Stones, Prepared For Printi8442505018%01/07/2017
Printing Machinery Used For Printing By Means Of Plates, Cylinders And Otherprinting Components Of Heading 8442; Other Printers, Copying Machines Andfacsimile Machines, Whether Or Not Combined; Parts And Accessories Thereof – Printing Machinery Used For P8443992018%15/11/2017 1/07/2017
Printing Machinery Used For Printing By Means Of The Printing Type, Blocks, Plates, Cylinders And Other Printing Components Of Heading 8442; Ink-Jet Printing Machines, Other Than Those Of Heading 8471; Machines For Uses Ancillary To Printing – Other Print8443609018%15/11/2017 1/07/2017
Printing Machinery Used For Printing By Means Of Plates, Cylinders And Otherprinting Components Of Heading 8442; Other Printers, Copying Machines Andfacsimile Machines, Whether Or Not Combined; Parts And Accessories Thereof – Printing Machinery Used For P8443999018%15/11/2017 1/07/2017
Machinery, Apparatus And Equipment (Other Than The Machine Tools Of Headings 8456 To 8465) For Preparing Or Making Plates, Printing Components; Plates, Cylinders And Other Printing Components; Plates, Cylinders And Lithographic Stones, Prepared For Printi8442400018%01/07/2017
Printing Machinery Used For Printing By Means Of Plates, Cylinders And Otherprinting Components Of Heading 8442; Other Printers, Copying Machines Andfacsimile Machines, Whether Or Not Combined; Parts And Accessories Thereof – Parts And Accessories — Othe8443995118%15/11/2017 1/07/2017
(waste and scrap) paper or paperboardUncoated Paper And Paperboard, Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing Or Other Graphic Purposes, And Non-Perforated Punch Card And Punch Tape Paper, In Rolls Or Rectangular (Including Square) Sheets Of Any Size, Other Than Paper Of Heading 4801 Or 4803; Han4802623012%01/07/2017
Uncoated Paper And Paperboard, Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing Or Other Graphic Purposes, And Non-Perforated Punch Card And Punch Tape Paper, In Rolls Or Rectangular (Including Square) Sheets Of Any Size, Other Than Paper Of Heading 4801 Or 4803; Han4802564012%01/07/2017
Uncoated Paper And Paperboard, Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing Or Other Graphic Purposes, And Non-Perforated Punch Card And Punch Tape Paper, In Rolls Or Rectangular (Including Square) Sheets Of Any Size, Other Than Paper Of Heading 4801 Or 4803; Han4802300012%01/07/2017
Uncoated Paper And Paperboard, Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing Or Other Graphic Purposes, And Non-Perforated Punch Card And Punch Tape Paper, In Rolls Or Rectangular (Including Square) Sheets Of Any Size, Other Than Paper Of Heading 4801 Or 4803; Han4802624012%01/07/2017
Uncoated Paper And Paperboard, Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing Or Other Graphic Purposes, And Non-Perforated Punch Card And Punch Tape Paper, In Rolls Or Rectangular (Including Square) Sheets Of Any Size, Other Than Paper Of Heading 4801 Or 4803; Han480212%01/07/2017
Uncoated Paper And Paperboard, Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing Or Other Graphic Purposes, And Non-Perforated Punch Card And Punch Tape Paper, In Rolls Or Rectangular (Including Square) Sheets Of Any Size, Other Than Paper Of Heading 4801 Or 4803; Han4802557012%01/07/2017
Uncoated Paper And Paperboard, Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing Or Other Graphic Purposes, And Non-Perforated Punch Card And Punch Tape Paper, In Rolls Or Rectangular (Including Square) Sheets Of Any Size, Other Than Paper Of Heading 4801 Or 4803; Han4802571012%01/07/2017
Uncoated Paper And Paperboard, Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing Or Other Graphic Purposes, And Non-Perforated Punch Card And Punch Tape Paper, In Rolls Or Rectangular (Including Square) Sheets Of Any Size, Other Than Paper Of Heading 4801 Or 4803; Han4802613012%01/07/2017
Uncoated Paper And Paperboard, Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing Or Other Graphic Purposes, And Non-Perforated Punch Card And Punch Tape Paper, In Rolls Or Rectangular (Including Square) Sheets Of Any Size, Other Than Paper Of Heading 4801 Or 4803; Han4802692012%01/07/2017
Uncoated Paper And Paperboard, Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing Or Other Graphic Purposes, And Non-Perforated Punch Card And Punch Tape Paper, In Rolls Or Rectangular (Including Square) Sheets Of Any Size, Other Than Paper Of Heading 4801 Or 4803; Han4802583012%01/07/2017
Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inksPrinting Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink And Other Inks, Whether Or Not Concentrated Or Solid – Printing Ink :- Black : Rotary Ink3215113018%15/11/2017
Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink And Other Inks, Whether Or Not Concentrated Or Solid – Other : Fountain Pen Ink3215901018%15/11/2017
ServicesOther Manufacturing Services; Publishing, Printing And Reproduction Services; Materials Recovery Services998918%Nil Provided that Director (Sports), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports certifies that the services are directly or indirectly related to any of the events under FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020.13/10/2017 22/08/2017

The HSN Code for Printing

Understanding the Harmonized System Nomenclature (HSN) code is crucial for businesses involved in the printing industry under India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. This six-digit code standardizes the classification of goods and services for taxation. Based on the provided data, “printing” encompasses both machinery and related services and consumables.

Identify GST Rates for Printing Machinery

The data highlights several categories of printing machinery under Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof:

  • Printing Machinery Used For Printing By Means Of The Printing Type, Blocks, Plates, Cylinders And Other Printing Components… under various HSN subcodes like 84435910 and 84436090 attracts an 18% GST rate.
  • Machinery, Apparatus And Equipment…For Preparing Or Making Plates, Printing Components… under HSN codes 84425050 and 84424000 also has an 18% GST rate.
  • Printing Machinery Used For Printing By Means Of Plates, Cylinders And Other Printing Components… under HSN codes 84439920 and 84439990 carries an 18% GST rate.
  • Parts And Accessories of printing machinery under HSN code 84439951 also have an 18% GST rate.

These rates were primarily effective from July 1, 2017, with some revisions on November 15, 2017.

Explore GST Rates for Printing Consumables

The data also covers consumables used in printing:

  • Uncoated Paper And Paperboard…Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing… under various HSN subcodes within 4802 attracts a 12% GST rate, effective from July 1, 2017.
  • Printing Ink…Black : Rotary Ink under HSN code 32151130 has an 18% GST rate, effective with a revision on November 15, 2017.
  • Printing Ink…Other : Fountain Pen Ink under HSN code 32159010 also has an 18% GST rate, effective with a revision on November 15, 2017.

Understand GST Rate for Printing Services

Finally, the data includes Chapter 99: Services:

  • Other Manufacturing Services; Publishing, Printing And Reproduction Services… under HSN code 9989 has a GST rate of 18%, effective from various dates in 2017.

This indicates that the act of printing as a service is also subject to GST.

FAQs

What is the GST rate for most printing machinery?

The GST rate for most printing machinery listed is 18%.

What is the HSN code for machinery used for preparing printing plates?

HSN codes are 84425050 and 84424000.

What is the GST rate for paper used for printing?

The GST rate for uncoated printing paper is 12%.

What is the HSN code for black rotary printing ink?

The HSN code is 32151130.

What is the GST rate for printing ink?

The GST rate for printing ink is 18%.

Why are there different GST rates for printing machinery, consumables, and services?

The differential rates are based on the classification of these items and services as per the GST regulations.

What is the GST rate for printing services?

The GST rate for printing services is 18%.

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