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HSN Code 32089019: Cellulose-Based Coatings

HSN Code 32089019 represents Cellulose-Based Coatings under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cellulose-Based Coatings correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32089019, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cellulose-Based Coatings.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32089019

HSN Code 32089019 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

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%

What does HSN Code 32089019 not include?

Cellulose-Based Coatings does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 32089011

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32089019 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹26 Cr

+15.19% vs FY 2024-25

0.0007% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹244 Cr

−11.98% vs FY 2024-25

0.0036% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹217 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11435 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3208

FY 2025-26

2.82%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3208’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 8.78% of Sub-Chapter 3208’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3208

FY 2025-26

#6 of 18

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3208

Import-side rank: #4 of 18

At a glance

0.21%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#4672

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+139.72%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

2.82%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3208

Share of Sub-Chapter 3208 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32089019

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3754

Balance

−110.22

Exports

26.00 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

— YoY

6.17% of Sub-Ch. 3208

Imports

136.22 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

— YoY

8.82% of Sub-Ch. 3208

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4340

Balance

−124.33

Exports

16.94 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−34.85% YoY

3.90% of Sub-Ch. 3208

Imports

141.27 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

+3.71% YoY

9.20% of Sub-Ch. 3208

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5099

Balance

−120.94

Exports

9.87 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−41.74% YoY

2.16% of Sub-Ch. 3208

Imports

130.81 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

−7.40% YoY

8.87% of Sub-Ch. 3208

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4373

Balance

−149.48

Exports

23.66 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+139.72% YoY

4.15% of Sub-Ch. 3208

Imports

173.14 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

+32.36% YoY

9.45% of Sub-Ch. 3208

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4335

Balance

−213.65

Exports

26.41 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+11.62% YoY

4.02% of Sub-Ch. 3208

Imports

240.06 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

+38.65% YoY

10.68% of Sub-Ch. 3208

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5318

Balance

−232.78

Exports

13.50 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−48.88% YoY

1.73% of Sub-Ch. 3208

Imports

246.28 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

+2.59% YoY

10.68% of Sub-Ch. 3208

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4684

Balance

−253.99

Exports

22.91 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+69.70% YoY

2.73% of Sub-Ch. 3208

Imports

276.90 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

+12.43% YoY

10.96% of Sub-Ch. 3208

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #4672

Balance

−217.33

Exports

26.39 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+15.19% YoY

2.82% of Sub-Ch. 3208

Imports

243.72 ₹ Cr

0.0036% share

−11.98% YoY

8.78% of Sub-Ch. 3208

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

0.21% /yr

Imports

8.67% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3208 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹937.15 Cr

Import

₹2,776.14 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,838.99

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 32089019 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 0.21% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32089019 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.21% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹26.00 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹26.39 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 32089019 Ranked #4672 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 32089019 ranks #4672 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3208, it ranks #6 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #11435 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 32089019 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32089019 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 139.72% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹217.33 Crore in HSN Code 32089019 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹243.72 Cr exceeded exports of ₹26.39 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹217.33 Crore — ranking #11435 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 8.67% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Cellulose-Based Coatings

India's imports under HSN Code 32089019 have grown at 8.67% CAGR, reaching ₹243.72 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 32089019 Contributes 2.82% of Sub-Chapter 3208 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3208, HSN Code 32089019 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 2.82% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 8.78% share (rank #4).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32089019 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 32089019 ?

It includes Cellulose-Based Coatings

How should mixed supplies be billed when Cellulose-Based Coatings is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cellulose-Based Coatings?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cellulose-Based Coatings?

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 Cellulose-Based Coatings?

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 Cellulose-Based Coatings?

Under HSN 32089019, Cellulose-Based Coatings attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Cellulose-Based Coatings?

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

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