HSN Code 32081020: Polyester Lacquers

HSN Code 32081020 represents Polyester Lacquers under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Polyester Lacquers correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32081020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Polyester Lacquers.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
32	Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter;paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks	3208	Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers,dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter	Based on polyesters : Lacquers	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

Based on polyesters : Lacquers

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

3208 – Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers,dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter

CGST 9%

SGST 9%

IGST 18%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
32081010	Based on polyesters : Enamels
32081030	Based on polyesters : Varnishes
32081090	Based on polyesters : Other
32082010	Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Enamels
32082020	Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Lacquers
32082030	Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Varnishes
32082090	Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Other
32089011	Other : Based on cellulose nitrate or other cellulose derivatives : Nitrocellulose lacquers
32089019	Other : Based on cellulose nitrate or other cellulose derivatives : Other
32089021	Other : Enamels : Synthetic enamel, ultra white paints
32089022	Other : Enamels : Synthetic enamel, other colours
32089029	Other : Enamels : Other
32089030	Other : Lacquers
32089041	Other : Varnishes : Insulating varnish
32089049	Other : Varnishes : Other
32089050	Other : Slip agents
32089090	Other : Other

HSN Code 32081010

Based on polyesters : Enamels

HSN Code 32081030

Based on polyesters : Varnishes

HSN Code 32081090

Based on polyesters : Other

HSN Code 32082010

Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Enamels

HSN Code 32082020

Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Lacquers

HSN Code 32082030

Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Varnishes

HSN Code 32082090

Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Other

HSN Code 32089011

Other : Based on cellulose nitrate or other cellulose derivatives : Nitrocellulose lacquers

HSN Code 32089019

Other : Based on cellulose nitrate or other cellulose derivatives : Other

HSN Code 32089021

Other : Enamels : Synthetic enamel, ultra white paints

HSN Code 32089022

Other : Enamels : Synthetic enamel, other colours

HSN Code 32089029

Other : Enamels : Other

HSN Code 32089030

Other : Lacquers

HSN Code 32089041

Other : Varnishes : Insulating varnish

HSN Code 32089049

Other : Varnishes : Other

HSN Code 32089050

Other : Slip agents

HSN Code 32089090

Other : Other

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What products are classified under HSN 32081020 ?

It includes Polyester Lacquers

Any common misclassification issue with Polyester Lacquers?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Polyester Lacquers?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Polyester Lacquers?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Polyester Lacquers is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Polyester Lacquers; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Polyester Lacquers?

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

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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.

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