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# HSN Code 32151190: Printing Ink | Other

- [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32151190 ?

It includes Printing Ink | Other

### How much GST applies to Printing Ink / Other?

Under HSN 32151190, Printing Ink / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Printing Ink / Other is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Printing Ink / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Printing Ink / Other?

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

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

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 / Other?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 32151190 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹158 Cr (+25.39% YoY) — 0.0043% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹414 Cr (+12.83% YoY) — 0.0068% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹257 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11495 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3215: 4.73% of its exports; import side 19.65%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3215: #5 of 15 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 9.59% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2103 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +25.76% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3215: 4.73% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32151190

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 | 91.12 | 0.0040% | — | 7.66% | 218.31 | 0.0061% | — | 11.85% | −127.19 | #2124 |
| FY 2019-20 | 89.19 | 0.0041% | −2.12% | 7.25% | 248.88 | 0.0074% | +14.00% | 20.65% | −159.69 | #2147 |
| FY 2020-21 | 101.20 | 0.0047% | +13.47% | 8.45% | 200.08 | 0.0069% | −19.61% | 19.31% | −98.88 | #2054 |
| FY 2021-22 | 127.27 | 0.0041% | +25.76% | 7.86% | 307.52 | 0.0067% | +53.70% | 21.90% | −180.25 | #2128 |
| FY 2022-23 | 141.86 | 0.0039% | +11.46% | 8.45% | 330.30 | 0.0057% | +7.41% | 19.58% | −188.44 | #2124 |
| FY 2023-24 | 125.92 | 0.0035% | −11.24% | 1.38% | 367.35 | 0.0065% | +11.22% | 3.46% | −241.43 | #2306 |
| FY 2024-25 | 157.89 | 0.0043% | +25.39% | 4.73% | 414.47 | 0.0068% | +12.83% | 19.65% | −256.58 | #2103 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 9.59%/yr, imports 11.28%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32151190 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 9.59% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 32151190 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.59% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹91.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹157.89 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32151190 ranked #2103 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32151190 ranks #2103 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3215, it ranks #5 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #11495 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32151190 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32151190 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 25.76% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹256.58 Crore in HSN Code 32151190 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹414.47 Cr exceeded exports of ₹157.89 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹256.58 Crore — ranking #11495 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 11.28% CAGR signals rising demand for Printing Ink | Other

India's imports under HSN Code 32151190 have grown at 11.28% CAGR, reaching ₹414.47 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32151190 contributes 4.73% of Sub-Chapter 3215 exports — ranked #5

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3215, HSN Code 32151190 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 4.73% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 19.65% share (rank #3).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32151110/) | ₹170 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 32151190: Printing Ink \| Other (this hsn code) | ₹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 |