HSN Code 32064200: Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments

HSN Code 32064200 represents Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32064200, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32064200

HSN Code 32064200 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other colouring matter and other preparations : Lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide

Chapter

32 - Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter;paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks

Sub Chapter

3206 - Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of headings 3203, 3204 or 3205;inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 32064200 not include?

Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 32061110

Pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide : Containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter : Pearlsent pigment (titanium dioxide, coated micananeous and lustres pearl pigment)

HSN Code 32061190

Pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide : Containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter : Other

HSN Code 32063000

Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of headings 3203, 3204 or 3205; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined - pigments and preparations based on cadmium compounds

HSN Code 32064100

Other colouring matter and other preparations : Utramarine and preparations based thereon

HSN Code 32064300

Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of headings 3203, 3204 or 3205; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined - other colouring matter and other preparations : pigments and preparations based on hexacyanoferrates (ferrocyanides and ferricyanides)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32064200 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−31.96% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹12 Cr

−30.24% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹11 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9148 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3206

FY 2024-25

0.03%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3206’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.11% of Sub-Chapter 3206’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3206

FY 2024-25

#9 of 14

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3206

Import-side rank: #9 of 14

At a glance

32.86%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#8604

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+600.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

0.03%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3206

Share of Sub-Chapter 3206 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32064200

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #9103

Balance

−25.13

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 3206

Imports

25.25 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

— YoY

0.44% of Sub-Ch. 3206

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7759

Balance

−15.53

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+600.00% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 3206

Imports

16.37 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−35.17% YoY

0.28% of Sub-Ch. 3206

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8143

Balance

−14.81

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−32.14% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 3206

Imports

15.38 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−6.05% YoY

0.25% of Sub-Ch. 3206

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #8724

Balance

−18.38

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−29.82% YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 3206

Imports

18.78 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+22.11% YoY

0.21% of Sub-Ch. 3206

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #9105

Balance

−10.38

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−32.50% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 3206

Imports

10.65 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−43.29% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 3206

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8273

Balance

−16.19

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+259.26% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 3206

Imports

17.16 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+61.13% YoY

0.18% of Sub-Ch. 3206

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8604

Balance

−11.31

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−31.96% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 3206

Imports

11.97 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−30.24% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 3206

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

32.86% /yr

Imports

−11.70% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3206 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,388.64 Cr

Import

₹11,181.24 Cr

Trade Balance

−8,792.60

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 32064200 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 32.86% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32064200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 32.86% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32064200 Ranked #8604 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32064200 ranks #8604 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3206, it ranks #9 of 14. By trade surplus, it ranks #9148 of 12657.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 32064200 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32064200 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 600.00% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹11.31 Crore in HSN Code 32064200 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹11.97 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.66 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹11.31 Crore — ranking #9148 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −11.70% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments

India's imports under HSN Code 32064200 have grown at −11.70% CAGR, reaching ₹11.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32064200 Contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 3206 Exports — Ranked #9

Among the 14 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3206, HSN Code 32064200 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.11% share (rank #9).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32064200 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 32064200 ?

It includes Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

How much GST applies to Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments?

Under HSN 32064200, Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

Any common misclassification issue with Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.