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49

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

GST rate for 49

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More specific codes under 49 (11)

CodeDescription
4901HeadingPrinted books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
4902HeadingNewspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
4903HeadingChildren's picture, drawing or colouring books
4904HeadingMusic, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
4905HeadingMaps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
4906HeadingPlans 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
4907HeadingUnused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title
4908HeadingTransfers (decalcomanias)
4909HeadingPrinted or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
4910HeadingCalendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
4911HeadingOther printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs

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