HSN Code 32151190: Printing Ink | Other

HSN Code 32151190 represents Printing Ink | Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printing Ink | Other correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32151190, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Printing Ink | Other.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32151190

HSN Code 32151190 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Printing ink : Other

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 32151190 not include?

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32151190 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

₹158 Cr

+25.39% vs FY 2023-24

0.0043% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹414 Cr

+12.83% vs FY 2023-24

0.0068% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹257 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11495 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2024-25

4.73%

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

Import side: 19.65% of Sub-Chapter 3215’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2024-25

#5 of 15

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

Import-side rank: #3 of 15

At a glance

9.59%

Export CAGR

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

#2103

National Export Rank

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

+25.76%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

4.73%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3215

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2124

Balance

−127.19

Exports

91.12 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

— YoY

7.66% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

218.31 ₹ Cr

0.0061% share

— YoY

11.85% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2147

Balance

−159.69

Exports

89.19 ₹ Cr

0.0041% share

−2.12% YoY

7.25% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

248.88 ₹ Cr

0.0074% share

+14.00% YoY

20.65% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2054

Balance

−98.88

Exports

101.20 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

+13.47% YoY

8.45% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

200.08 ₹ Cr

0.0069% share

−19.61% YoY

19.31% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2128

Balance

−180.25

Exports

127.27 ₹ Cr

0.0041% share

+25.76% YoY

7.86% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

307.52 ₹ Cr

0.0067% share

+53.70% YoY

21.90% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2124

Balance

−188.44

Exports

141.86 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

+11.46% YoY

8.45% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

330.30 ₹ Cr

0.0057% share

+7.41% YoY

19.58% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2306

Balance

−241.43

Exports

125.92 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

−11.24% YoY

1.38% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

367.35 ₹ Cr

0.0065% share

+11.22% YoY

3.46% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2103

Balance

−256.58

Exports

157.89 ₹ Cr

0.0043% share

+25.39% YoY

4.73% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

414.47 ₹ Cr

0.0068% share

+12.83% YoY

19.65% of Sub-Ch. 3215

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

9.59% /yr

Imports

11.28% /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 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32151190 and GST compliance.

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.

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.