HSN Code 32100030: Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints

HSN Code 32100030 represents Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32100030, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32100030

HSN Code 32100030 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other paints and varnishes (including enamels,lacquers and distempers); prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather : Metallic powder or flakes prepared as paints

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

3210 - Other paints and varnishes (including enamels,lacquers and distempers); prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 32100030 not include?

Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 32100011

Other paints and varnishes (including enamels,lacquers and distempers); prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather : Distempers : Dry distemper, including cement based water paints

HSN Code 32100012

Other paints and varnishes (including enamels,lacquers and distempers); prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather : Distempers : Oil bound distemper

HSN Code 32100019

Other paints and varnishes (including enamels,lacquers and distempers); prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather : Distempers : Other

HSN Code 32100020

Other paints and varnishes (including enamels,lacquers and distempers); prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather : Prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather

HSN Code 32100040

Other paints and varnishes (including enamels,lacquers and distempers); prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather : Poly tetra fluoro ethylene (PTFE) or silicon resin based coating materials

HSN Code 32100090

Other paints and varnishes (including enamels,lacquers and distempers); prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32100030 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

+4.76% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−33.33% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4856 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3210

FY 2024-25

6.15%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3210’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 3210’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3210

FY 2024-25

#5 of 7

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3210

Import-side rank: #6 of 7

At a glance

−24.04%

Export CAGR

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

#8914

National Export Rank

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

+619.05%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

6.15%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3210

Share of Sub-Chapter 3210 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32100030

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 #6798

Balance

−1.00

Exports

2.29 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

4.77% of Sub-Ch. 3210

Imports

3.29 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

2.53% of Sub-Ch. 3210

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6412

Balance

+2.40

Exports

3.13 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+36.68% YoY

15.28% of Sub-Ch. 3210

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−77.81% YoY

0.68% of Sub-Ch. 3210

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8841

Balance

+0.13

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−93.29% YoY

1.88% of Sub-Ch. 3210

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−89.04% YoY

0.09% of Sub-Ch. 3210

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7611

Balance

+1.40

Exports

1.51 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+619.05% YoY

14.63% of Sub-Ch. 3210

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+37.50% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 3210

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #8576

Balance

+0.27

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−62.25% YoY

7.83% of Sub-Ch. 3210

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+172.73% YoY

0.28% of Sub-Ch. 3210

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8938

Balance

+0.39

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−26.32% YoY

4.53% of Sub-Ch. 3210

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−90.00% YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 3210

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8914

Balance

+0.42

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+4.76% YoY

6.15% of Sub-Ch. 3210

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−33.33% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 3210

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−24.04% /yr

Imports

−57.28% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 3210 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹7.16 Cr

Import

₹146.36 Cr

Trade Balance

−139.20

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 32100030 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −24.04% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32100030 have declined at a compound annual rate of −24.04% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹2.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.44 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32100030 Ranked #8914 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32100030 ranks #8914 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3210, it ranks #5 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #4856 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 32100030 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32100030 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 619.05% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹0.42 Crore in HSN Code 32100030 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.44 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.02 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.42 Crore — ranking #4856 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −57.28% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints

India's imports under HSN Code 32100030 have grown at −57.28% CAGR, reaching ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32100030 Contributes 6.15% of Sub-Chapter 3210 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3210, HSN Code 32100030 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 6.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #6).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32100030 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 32100030 ?

It includes Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints?

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 Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints?

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 Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints?

Under HSN 32100030, Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Metallic Powder/Flakes Paints?

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.