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# HSN Code 32129030: Other | Aluminium Paste

- [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 3212: Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3212/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Aluminium paste | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32129030 ?

It includes Other | Aluminium Paste

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other / Aluminium Paste is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other / Aluminium Paste?

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

### How much GST applies to Other / Aluminium Paste?

Under HSN 32129030, Other / Aluminium Paste attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other / Aluminium Paste?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other / Aluminium Paste?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 32129030 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹90 Cr (+4.89% YoY) — 0.0024% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹122 Cr (+22.40% YoY) — 0.0020% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹32 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9886 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3212: 15.12% of its exports; import side 16.11%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3212: #2 of 5 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 12.32% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2811 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +24.99% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3212: 15.12% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32129030

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. 3212 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3212 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 44.89 | 0.0020% | — | 7.18% | 109.55 | 0.0031% | — | 21.75% | −64.66 | #3018 |
| FY 2019-20 | 56.11 | 0.0025% | +24.99% | 8.56% | 97.85 | 0.0029% | −10.68% | 19.26% | −41.74 | #2722 |
| FY 2020-21 | 58.55 | 0.0027% | +4.35% | 10.95% | 98.31 | 0.0034% | +0.47% | 22.34% | −39.76 | #2705 |
| FY 2021-22 | 67.35 | 0.0021% | +15.03% | 9.15% | 115.24 | 0.0025% | +17.22% | 21.32% | −47.89 | #2929 |
| FY 2022-23 | 72.41 | 0.0020% | +7.51% | 9.51% | 97.89 | 0.0017% | −15.06% | 15.77% | −25.48 | #2990 |
| FY 2023-24 | 85.95 | 0.0024% | +18.70% | 12.29% | 99.58 | 0.0018% | +1.73% | 15.80% | −13.63 | #2769 |
| FY 2024-25 | 90.15 | 0.0024% | +4.89% | 15.12% | 121.89 | 0.0020% | +22.40% | 16.11% | −31.74 | #2811 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 12.32%/yr, imports 1.79%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32129030 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 12.32% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 32129030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.32% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹44.89 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹90.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32129030 ranked #2811 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32129030 ranks #2811 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3212, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #9886 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32129030 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32129030 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 24.99% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹31.74 Crore in HSN Code 32129030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹121.89 Cr exceeded exports of ₹90.15 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹31.74 Crore — ranking #9886 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 1.79% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other | Aluminium Paste

India's imports under HSN Code 32129030 have grown at 1.79% CAGR, reaching ₹121.89 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32129030 contributes 15.12% of Sub-Chapter 3212 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3212, HSN Code 32129030 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 15.12% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 16.11% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3212

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 32129090: Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32129090/) | ₹423 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 32129030: Other \| Aluminium Paste (this hsn code) | ₹90 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 32129010: Pigments in Oils/Varnishes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32129010/) | ₹45 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 32121000: Stamping Foils](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32121000/) | ₹37 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 32129020: Retail Packed Dyes/Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32129020/) | ₹2 Cr |