HSN Code 32100090: Other Paints/Varnishes

HSN Code 32100090 represents Other Paints/Varnishes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Paints/Varnishes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32100090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Paints/Varnishes.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32100090

HSN Code 32100090 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 : 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

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 32100090 not include?

Other Paints/Varnishes 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 32100030

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

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32100090 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

₹4 Cr

+0.45% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹135 Cr

+5.78% vs FY 2023-24

0.0022% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹130 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10999 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3210

FY 2024-25

61.87%

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

Import side: 91.91% of Sub-Chapter 3210’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3210

FY 2024-25

#1 of 7

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 7

At a glance

−29.27%

Export CAGR

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

#6770

National Export Rank

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

+38.68%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

61.87%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3210

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32100090

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 #3357

Balance

−71.99

Exports

35.39 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

— YoY

73.71% of Sub-Ch. 3210

Imports

107.38 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

— YoY

82.47% of Sub-Ch. 3210

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4460

Balance

−80.51

Exports

15.42 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−56.43% YoY

75.26% of Sub-Ch. 3210

Imports

95.93 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

−10.66% YoY

88.86% of Sub-Ch. 3210

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5259

Balance

−66.67

Exports

8.75 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−43.26% YoY

78.33% of Sub-Ch. 3210

Imports

75.42 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

−21.38% YoY

80.79% of Sub-Ch. 3210

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5958

Balance

−75.41

Exports

6.87 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−21.49% YoY

66.57% of Sub-Ch. 3210

Imports

82.28 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+9.10% YoY

80.01% of Sub-Ch. 3210

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6940

Balance

−85.79

Exports

3.18 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−53.71% YoY

43.68% of Sub-Ch. 3210

Imports

88.97 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+8.13% YoY

83.31% of Sub-Ch. 3210

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6723

Balance

−122.76

Exports

4.41 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+38.68% YoY

47.57% of Sub-Ch. 3210

Imports

127.17 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+42.94% YoY

88.45% of Sub-Ch. 3210

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6770

Balance

−130.09

Exports

4.43 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+0.45% YoY

61.87% of Sub-Ch. 3210

Imports

134.52 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

+5.78% YoY

91.91% of Sub-Ch. 3210

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−29.27% /yr

Imports

3.83% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 32100090 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −29.27% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32100090 have declined at a compound annual rate of −29.27% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹35.39 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32100090 Ranked #6770 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32100090 ranks #6770 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3210, it ranks #1 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #10999 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 32100090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32100090 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 38.68% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹130.09 Crore in HSN Code 32100090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹134.52 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.43 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹130.09 Crore — ranking #10999 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 3.83% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Paints/Varnishes

India's imports under HSN Code 32100090 have grown at 3.83% CAGR, reaching ₹134.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32100090 Contributes 61.87% of Sub-Chapter 3210 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3210, HSN Code 32100090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 61.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 91.91% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32100090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 32100090 ?

It includes Other Paints/Varnishes

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Paints/Varnishes?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Other Paints/Varnishes?

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 Other Paints/Varnishes?

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 Other Paints/Varnishes?

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 Other Paints/Varnishes is sold with other items?

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

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