Bought by international news distributors and expatriate community newspaper subscription services.
HSN code 49021010 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Newspapers, appearing at least four times a week, printed matter.
Newspapers have very short shelf-life value — expedited air freight is typically required rather than sea freight for timely delivery.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 4902)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 49021010 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Frequent newspapers (4+ times weekly) require expedited shipping given their extremely perishable news value, unlike most other printed matter.
HSN 49021010 falls under Chapter 49 and Heading 4902 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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