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 or export of Printing Ink | Black.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32151130

HSN Code 32151130 relates to the following description.

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%

What does HSN Code 32151130 not include?

Printing Ink | Black does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32151130 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

< ₹1 Crore

0.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2 Cr

−11.70% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹2 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8279 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2024-25

0.00%

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

Import side: 0.12% of Sub-Chapter 3215’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2024-25

#15 of 15

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

Import-side rank: #8 of 15

At a glance

−20.63%

Export CAGR

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

#10437

National Export Rank

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

+411.11%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

0.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3215

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32151130

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 #9577

Balance

−0.74

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #9220

Balance

−0.91

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+125.00% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

1.00 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+28.21% YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8300

Balance

−0.05

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+411.11% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−49.00% YoY

0.05% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9031

Balance

−0.96

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−43.48% YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

1.22 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+139.22% YoY

0.09% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #9890

Balance

−1.67

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−80.77% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

1.72 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+40.98% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #10473

Balance

−2.81

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−80.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

2.82 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+63.95% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #10437

Balance

−2.48

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

0.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

2.49 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−11.70% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 3215

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−20.63% /yr

Imports

21.34% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 32151130 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −20.63% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32151130 have declined at a compound annual rate of −20.63% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32151130 Ranked #10437 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32151130 ranks #10437 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3215, it ranks #15 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #8279 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 32151130 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32151130 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 411.11% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹2.48 Crore in HSN Code 32151130 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2.49 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2.48 Crore — ranking #8279 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 21.34% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Printing Ink | Black

India's imports under HSN Code 32151130 have grown at 21.34% CAGR, reaching ₹2.49 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32151130 Contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 3215 Exports — Ranked #15

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3215, HSN Code 32151130 ranks #15 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.12% share (rank #8).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32151130 and GST compliance.

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.