HSN Code 32151140: Printing Ink| Black Screen Printing

HSN Code 32151140 represents Printing Ink| Black Screen Printing under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printing Ink| Black Screen Printing correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32151140, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Printing Ink| Black Screen Printing.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32151140

HSN Code 32151140 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Printing ink : Black : Screen printing 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 32151140 not include?

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32151140 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

₹5 Cr

+71.91% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹27 Cr

+16.12% vs FY 2023-24

0.0004% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹21 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9593 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2024-25

0.15%

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

Import side: 1.26% of Sub-Chapter 3215’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2024-25

#12 of 15

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

Import-side rank: #6 of 15

At a glance

20.25%

Export CAGR

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

#6583

National Export Rank

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

+101.68%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.15%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3215

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32151140

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 #7120

Balance

−15.36

Exports

1.70 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.14% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

17.06 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

— YoY

0.93% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6874

Balance

−10.46

Exports

2.10 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+23.53% YoY

0.17% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

12.56 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−26.38% YoY

1.04% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6781

Balance

−14.91

Exports

2.38 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+13.33% YoY

0.20% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

17.29 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+37.66% YoY

1.67% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6404

Balance

−16.72

Exports

4.80 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+101.68% YoY

0.30% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

21.52 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+24.47% YoY

1.53% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6833

Balance

−17.41

Exports

3.50 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−27.08% YoY

0.21% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

20.91 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−2.83% YoY

1.24% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #7145

Balance

−19.84

Exports

2.99 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−14.57% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

22.83 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+9.18% YoY

0.22% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6583

Balance

−21.37

Exports

5.14 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+71.91% YoY

0.15% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

26.51 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+16.12% YoY

1.26% of Sub-Ch. 3215

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

20.25% /yr

Imports

7.62% /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 32151140 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 20.25% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32151140 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.25% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.70 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32151140 Ranked #6583 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32151140 ranks #6583 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3215, it ranks #12 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #9593 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 32151140 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32151140 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 101.68% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹21.37 Crore in HSN Code 32151140 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹26.51 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.14 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹21.37 Crore — ranking #9593 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 7.62% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Printing Ink| Black Screen Printing

India's imports under HSN Code 32151140 have grown at 7.62% CAGR, reaching ₹26.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32151140 Contributes 0.15% of Sub-Chapter 3215 Exports — Ranked #12

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3215, HSN Code 32151140 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.26% share (rank #6).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32151140 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 32151140 ?

It includes Printing Ink| Black Screen Printing

How much GST applies to Printing Ink/ Black Screen Printing?

Under HSN 32151140, Printing Ink/ Black Screen Printing attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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 Screen Printing?

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 Screen Printing?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Printing Ink/ Black Screen Printing?

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

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

Important Disclaimer

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