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HSN Code 32129030: Aluminium Paste

HSN Code 32129030 represents Aluminium Paste under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Aluminium Paste correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32129030, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Aluminium Paste.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32129030

HSN Code 32129030 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Aluminium paste

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

3212 - Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 32129030 not include?

Aluminium Paste does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 32129010

Other : Pigments in linseed oil, white spirit, spirit of turpentine, varnish and other paints or enamel media not elsewhere specified or included

HSN Code 32129020

Other : Dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32129030 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

₹103 Cr

+14.64% vs FY 2024-25

0.0026% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹151 Cr

+23.76% vs FY 2024-25

0.0022% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹48 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10272 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3212

FY 2025-26

18.99%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3212’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 18.80% of Sub-Chapter 3212’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3212

FY 2025-26

#2 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3212

Import-side rank: #3 of 5

At a glance

12.65%

Export CAGR

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

#2786

National Export Rank

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

+24.99%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

18.99%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3212

Share of Sub-Chapter 3212 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32129030

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 #3018

Balance

−64.66

Exports

44.89 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

— YoY

7.18% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

109.55 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

— YoY

21.75% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2722

Balance

−41.74

Exports

56.11 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

+24.99% YoY

8.56% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

97.85 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

−10.68% YoY

19.26% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2705

Balance

−39.76

Exports

58.55 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

+4.35% YoY

10.95% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

98.31 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

+0.47% YoY

22.34% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2929

Balance

−47.89

Exports

67.35 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+15.03% YoY

9.15% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

115.24 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

+17.22% YoY

21.32% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2990

Balance

−25.48

Exports

72.41 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+7.51% YoY

9.51% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

97.89 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

−15.06% YoY

15.77% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2769

Balance

−13.63

Exports

85.95 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

+18.70% YoY

12.29% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

99.58 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+1.73% YoY

15.80% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2811

Balance

−31.74

Exports

90.15 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

+4.89% YoY

15.12% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

121.89 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+22.40% YoY

16.11% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #2786

Balance

−47.50

Exports

103.35 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+14.64% YoY

18.99% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

150.85 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

+23.76% YoY

18.80% of Sub-Ch. 3212

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

12.65% /yr

Imports

4.68% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3212 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹544.23 Cr

Import

₹802.27 Cr

Trade Balance

−258.04

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 32129030 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 12.65% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32129030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.65% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹44.89 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹103.35 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 32129030 Ranked #2786 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 32129030 ranks #2786 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3212, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10272 of 12872.

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 ₹47.50 Crore in HSN Code 32129030 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹150.85 Cr exceeded exports of ₹103.35 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹47.50 Crore — ranking #10272 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 4.68% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Aluminium Paste

India's imports under HSN Code 32129030 have grown at 4.68% CAGR, reaching ₹150.85 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 32129030 Contributes 18.99% 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 18.99% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 18.80% share (rank #3).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32129030 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 32129030 ?

It includes 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.

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