HSN Code 32151110: Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly

HSN Code 32151110 represents Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32151110, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32151110

HSN Code 32151110 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly

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

3215 - Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 32151110 not include?

Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32151110 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

₹170 Cr

+52.79% vs FY 2023-24

0.0046% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2 Cr

−34.51% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹168 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1259 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2024-25

5.10%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3215’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.11% of Sub-Chapter 3215’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2024-25

#4 of 15

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3215

Import-side rank: #9 of 15

At a glance

24.29%

Export CAGR

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

#2019

National Export Rank

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

+58.24%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

5.10%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3215

Share of Sub-Chapter 3215 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2968

Balance

+39.59

Exports

46.16 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

— YoY

3.88% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

6.57 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

0.36% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2437

Balance

+66.61

Exports

70.89 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

+53.57% YoY

5.76% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

4.28 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−34.86% YoY

0.36% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2616

Balance

+56.32

Exports

63.17 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

−10.89% YoY

5.27% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

6.85 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+60.05% YoY

0.66% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2413

Balance

+95.41

Exports

99.96 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

+58.24% YoY

6.17% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

4.55 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−33.58% YoY

0.32% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2543

Balance

+97.48

Exports

99.40 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

−0.56% YoY

5.92% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

1.92 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−57.80% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2439

Balance

+107.99

Exports

111.38 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

+12.05% YoY

1.22% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

3.39 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+76.56% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2019

Balance

+167.96

Exports

170.18 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

+52.79% YoY

5.10% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

2.22 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−34.51% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 3215

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

24.29% /yr

Imports

−16.54% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 3215 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹3,338.23 Cr

Import

₹2,109.51 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,228.72

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32151110 and GST compliance.

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.

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.