HSN Code 32151130: Printing Ink | Black

HSN Code 32151130 represents Printing Ink | Black under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printing Ink | Black correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32151130, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Printing Ink | Black.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
32	Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter;paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks	3215	Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid	Printing ink : Black : Rotary ink	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

Printing ink : Black : Rotary ink

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%

HSN Code	Description
32151110	Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly
32151120	Printing ink : Black : Newspaper ink
32151140	Printing ink : Black : Screen printing ink
32151190	Printing ink : Other
32151910	Printing ink : Other : Lithographic ink and jelly
32151920	Printing ink : Other : Newspaper ink
32151930	Printing ink : Other : Rotary ink
32151940	Printing ink : Other : Screen printing ink
32151990	Printing ink : Other : Other
32159010	Other : Fountain pen ink
32159020	Other : Ball pen ink
32159030	Other : Indelible ink
32159040	Other : Drawing ink
32159090	Other : Other

HSN Code 32151110

Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly

HSN Code 32151120

Printing ink : Black : Newspaper ink

HSN Code 32151140

Printing ink : Black : Screen printing ink

HSN Code 32151190

Printing ink : Other

HSN Code 32151910

Printing ink : Other : Lithographic ink and jelly

HSN Code 32151920

Printing ink : Other : Newspaper ink

HSN Code 32151930

Printing ink : Other : Rotary ink

HSN Code 32151940

Printing ink : Other : Screen printing ink

HSN Code 32151990

Printing ink : Other : Other

HSN Code 32159010

Other : Fountain pen ink

HSN Code 32159020

Other : Ball pen ink

HSN Code 32159030

Other : Indelible ink

HSN Code 32159040

Other : Drawing ink

HSN Code 32159090

Other : Other

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What products are classified under HSN 32151130 ?

It includes Printing Ink | Black

How should mixed supplies be billed when Printing Ink / Black 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; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Printing Ink / Black?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Printing Ink / Black?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Printing Ink / Black?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Printing Ink / Black?

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 much GST applies to Printing Ink / Black?

Under HSN 32151130, Printing Ink / Black 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.

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