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# HSN Code 32072020: Engobes (slips) and similar: EnamelSlip

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 32: Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/)
- [Sub-chapter 3207: Prepared pigments & ceramic colours](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3207/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations : Engobes (slips) and similar preparations | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32072020 ?

It includes Engobes (slips) and similar: EnamelSlip

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Engobes (slips) and similar: EnamelSlip is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Engobes (slips) and similar: EnamelSlip; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Engobes (slips) and similar: EnamelSlip?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Engobes (slips) and similar: EnamelSlip?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Engobes (slips) and similar: EnamelSlip?

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.

### How much GST applies to Engobes (slips) and similar: EnamelSlip?

Under HSN 32072020, Engobes (slips) and similar: EnamelSlip attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 32072020 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹30 Cr (+6.71% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹39 Cr (+45.61% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹9 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8990 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3207: 7.43% of its exports; import side 2.34%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3207: #4 of 9 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 14.39% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4341 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +89.93% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3207: 7.43% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32072020

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

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3207 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3207 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 13.27 | 0.0006% | — | 10.52% | 4.40 | 0.0001% | — | 0.40% | +8.87 | #4653 |
| FY 2019-20 | 13.97 | 0.0006% | +5.28% | 9.15% | 2.86 | 0.0001% | −35.00% | 0.25% | +11.11 | #4587 |
| FY 2020-21 | 12.71 | 0.0006% | −9.02% | 7.80% | 6.00 | 0.0002% | +109.79% | 0.48% | +6.71 | #4788 |
| FY 2021-22 | 24.14 | 0.0008% | +89.93% | 8.57% | 12.52 | 0.0003% | +108.67% | 0.89% | +11.62 | #4343 |
| FY 2022-23 | 22.12 | 0.0006% | −8.37% | 7.05% | 20.32 | 0.0004% | +62.30% | 1.31% | +1.80 | #4556 |
| FY 2023-24 | 27.86 | 0.0008% | +25.95% | 8.82% | 26.51 | 0.0005% | +30.46% | 1.66% | +1.35 | #4348 |
| FY 2024-25 | 29.73 | 0.0008% | +6.71% | 7.43% | 38.60 | 0.0006% | +45.61% | 2.34% | −8.87 | #4341 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 14.39%/yr, imports 43.61%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32072020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 14.39% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 32072020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.39% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹13.27 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹29.73 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32072020 ranked #4341 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32072020 ranks #4341 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3207, it ranks #4 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #8990 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32072020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32072020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 89.93% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹8.87 Crore in HSN Code 32072020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹38.60 Cr exceeded exports of ₹29.73 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹8.87 Crore — ranking #8990 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 43.61% CAGR signals rising demand for Engobes (slips) and similar: EnamelSlip

India's imports under HSN Code 32072020 have grown at 43.61% CAGR, reaching ₹38.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32072020 contributes 7.43% of Sub-Chapter 3207 exports — ranked #4

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3207, HSN Code 32072020 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 7.43% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.34% share (rank #6).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3207

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 32072010: Vitrifiable Enamels and Glazes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32072010/) | ₹143 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 32071090: Other Prepared Pigments and Similar Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32071090/) | ₹103 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 32074000: Glass Frit and Other Glass in Powder, Granules, or Flakes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32074000/) | ₹75 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 32072020: Engobes (slips) and similar: EnamelSlip (this hsn code) | ₹30 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 32071030: Prepared Inorganic Pigments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32071030/) | ₹21 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 32071040: Prepared Opacifiers and Similar Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32071040/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 32073000: Liquid Lustres And Similar Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32073000/) | ₹10 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 32071010: Prepared Organic Dye-Stuff Pigments, Dry](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32071010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #9 | [HSN Code 32071020: Prepared Organic Dye-Stuff Pigments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32071020/) | < ₹1 Crore |