HSN Code 32129090: Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other

HSN Code 32129090 represents Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32129090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32129090

HSN Code 32129090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : 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

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 32129090 not include?

Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other 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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32129090 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

₹423 Cr

−19.80% vs FY 2023-24

0.0115% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹222 Cr

+19.17% vs FY 2023-24

0.0037% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹201 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1150 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3212

FY 2024-25

70.88%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3212’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 29.32% of Sub-Chapter 3212’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3212

FY 2024-25

#1 of 5

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

Import-side rank: #2 of 5

At a glance

−4.08%

Export CAGR

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

#1142

National Export Rank

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

+37.31%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

70.88%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3212

Share of Sub-Chapter 3212 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32129090

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 #603

Balance

+398.54

Exports

542.71 ₹ Cr

0.0238% share

— YoY

86.75% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

144.17 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

— YoY

28.62% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #584

Balance

+374.86

Exports

557.86 ₹ Cr

0.0253% share

+2.79% YoY

85.12% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

183.00 ₹ Cr

0.0055% share

+26.93% YoY

36.02% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #766

Balance

+302.01

Exports

438.08 ₹ Cr

0.0204% share

−21.47% YoY

81.89% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

136.07 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

−25.64% YoY

30.92% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #731

Balance

+445.12

Exports

601.52 ₹ Cr

0.0192% share

+37.31% YoY

81.71% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

156.40 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

+14.94% YoY

28.93% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #787

Balance

+381.07

Exports

604.85 ₹ Cr

0.0167% share

+0.55% YoY

79.43% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

223.78 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

+43.08% YoY

36.05% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #918

Balance

+340.72

Exports

526.91 ₹ Cr

0.0146% share

−12.89% YoY

75.34% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

186.19 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

−16.80% YoY

29.55% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1142

Balance

+200.69

Exports

422.57 ₹ Cr

0.0115% share

−19.80% YoY

70.88% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

221.88 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

+19.17% YoY

29.32% of Sub-Ch. 3212

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−4.08% /yr

Imports

7.45% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 3212 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹596.14 Cr

Import

₹756.82 Cr

Trade Balance

−160.68

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 32129090 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −4.08% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32129090 have declined at a compound annual rate of −4.08% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹542.71 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹422.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32129090 Ranked #1142 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32129090 ranks #1142 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3212, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #1150 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 32129090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32129090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 37.31% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹200.69 Crore in HSN Code 32129090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹422.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹221.88 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹200.69 Crore — ranking #1150 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 7.45% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 32129090 have grown at 7.45% CAGR, reaching ₹221.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32129090 Contributes 70.88% of Sub-Chapter 3212 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3212, HSN Code 32129090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 70.88% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 29.32% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32129090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 32129090 ?

It includes Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other

How should mixed supplies be billed when Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other?

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 Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other?

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 Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other?

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 Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other?

Under HSN 32129090, Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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.