--- title: "HSN Code for Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly | HSN 32151110 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 32151110 related to Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32151110/" --- # HSN Code 32151110: Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly - [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 3215: Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3215/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 32151110 ? It includes Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly? 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 Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly? 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 Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly? 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 32151110 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹170 Cr (+52.79% YoY) — 0.0046% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹2 Cr (−34.51% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹168 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1259 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3215: 5.10% of its exports; import side 0.11% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3215: #4 of 15 by export value; import-side #9 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 24.29% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2019 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +58.24% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3215: 5.10% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32151110 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. 3215 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3215 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 46.16 | 0.0020% | — | 3.88% | 6.57 | 0.0002% | — | 0.36% | +39.59 | #2968 | | FY 2019-20 | 70.89 | 0.0032% | +53.57% | 5.76% | 4.28 | 0.0001% | −34.86% | 0.36% | +66.61 | #2437 | | FY 2020-21 | 63.17 | 0.0029% | −10.89% | 5.27% | 6.85 | 0.0002% | +60.05% | 0.66% | +56.32 | #2616 | | FY 2021-22 | 99.96 | 0.0032% | +58.24% | 6.17% | 4.55 | 0.0001% | −33.58% | 0.32% | +95.41 | #2413 | | FY 2022-23 | 99.40 | 0.0027% | −0.56% | 5.92% | 1.92 | 0.0000% | −57.80% | 0.11% | +97.48 | #2543 | | FY 2023-24 | 111.38 | 0.0031% | +12.05% | 1.22% | 3.39 | 0.0001% | +76.56% | 0.03% | +107.99 | #2439 | | FY 2024-25 | 170.18 | 0.0046% | +52.79% | 5.10% | 2.22 | 0.0000% | −34.51% | 0.11% | +167.96 | #2019 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 24.29%/yr, imports -16.54%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32151110 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 24.29% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 32151110 have grown at a compound annual rate of 24.29% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹46.16 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹170.18 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 32151110 ranked #2019 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32151110 ranks #2019 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3215, it ranks #4 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #1259 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32151110 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32151110 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 58.24% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹167.96 Crore in HSN Code 32151110 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹170.18 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2.22 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹167.96 Crore — ranking #1259 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -16.54% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly India's imports under HSN Code 32151110 have grown at -16.54% CAGR, reaching ₹2.22 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 32151110 contributes 5.10% of Sub-Chapter 3215 exports — ranked #4 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3215, HSN Code 32151110 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 5.10% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.11% share (rank #9). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3215 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 32159090: Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: Other.](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32159090/) | ₹1,213 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 32151990: Printing Ink \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32151990/) | ₹958 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 32151910: Lithographic Ink and Jelly](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32151910/) | ₹657 Cr | | #4 | HSN Code 32151110: Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly (this hsn code) | ₹170 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 32151190: Printing Ink \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32151190/) | ₹158 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 32159020: Other: Ball pen ink](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32159020/) | ₹69 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 32151920: Printing Ink \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32151920/) | ₹41 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 32151940: Printing Ink\| Screen Printing](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32151940/) | ₹26 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 32151120: Printing Ink \| Black](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32151120/) | ₹25 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 32159030: Other \| Indelible Ink](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32159030/) | ₹8 Cr |