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HSN Code 32151190: Other Black Printing Ink

HSN Code 32151190 represents Other Black Printing Ink under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Black Printing Ink 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 Other Black Printing Ink.

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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?

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32151190 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹149 Cr

−5.58% vs FY 2024-25

0.0038% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹510 Cr

+23.09% vs FY 2024-25

0.0074% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹361 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11798 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2025-26

7.21%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3215’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 21.66% of Sub-Chapter 3215’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2025-26

#4 of 15

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

Import-side rank: #3 of 15

At a glance

7.29%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#2324

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+25.76%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

7.21%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3215

Share of Sub-Chapter 3215 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32151190

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, 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

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #2324

Balance

−361.08

Exports

149.08 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

−5.58% YoY

7.21% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

510.16 ₹ Cr

0.0074% share

+23.09% YoY

21.66% of Sub-Ch. 3215

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

7.29% /yr

Imports

12.89% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3215 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹2,066.75 Cr

Import

₹2,355.59 Cr

Trade Balance

−288.84

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: 7.29% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32151190 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.29% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹91.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹149.08 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 32151190 Ranked #2324 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 32151190 ranks #2324 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3215, it ranks #4 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #11798 of 12872.

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 ₹361.08 Crore in HSN Code 32151190 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹510.16 Cr exceeded exports of ₹149.08 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹361.08 Crore — ranking #11798 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 12.89% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Black Printing Ink

India's imports under HSN Code 32151190 have grown at 12.89% CAGR, reaching ₹510.16 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 32151190 Contributes 7.21% of Sub-Chapter 3215 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3215, HSN Code 32151190 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 7.21% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 21.66% share (rank #3).

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What products are classified under HSN 32151190 ?

It includes Other Black Printing Ink

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.

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