What documents are required to import HS 49019100 into India?

Typically required: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading / airway bill, certificate of origin (for preferential rates). This HS has 1 additional permit / restriction requirement(s) — see detail page.Confirm latest requirements with CBIC / DGFT ITC-HS 2025-26.

How to calculate landed cost for importing HS 49019100 into India?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 10 = import duty. Then add IGST 0 = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/india.

WCO classification path

Chapter49Printed books, newspapers
Heading4901Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
Subheading490191Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof
National49019100Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof

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What is the India import tariff for HS 49019100 (Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instal)?

Quick answer: India Basic Customs Duty for HS 49019100 is 10, plus IGST 0. 1 import permit / restriction(s) apply.

"Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof"

HS code 49019100 (Chapter 49 "Printed books, newspapers"; Heading 4901 "Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets"; Subheading 490191 "Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof") under the India tariff schedule classifies "Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof". India customs apply Basic Customs Duty of 10, IGST 0. Statutory unit of measure: u. This commodity is subject to 1 import regulation or restriction; see compliance section below.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
基本关税 (BCD) Basic Customs Duty	10	Official tariff schedule
IGST IGST	0	Official tariff schedule
社会福利附加税 SWS	1	Official tariff schedule
综合税负 Total duty	11	Official tariff schedule