--- title: "HSN Code for Lithographic Ink and Jelly | HSN 32151910 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 32151910 related to Lithographic Ink and Jelly with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32151910/" --- # HSN Code 32151910: Lithographic Ink and Jelly - [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 : Lithographic ink and jelly | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 32151910 ? It includes Lithographic Ink and Jelly ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Lithographic Ink and Jelly? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Lithographic Ink and Jelly? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How much GST applies to Lithographic Ink and Jelly? Under HSN 32151910, Lithographic Ink and Jelly attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Lithographic Ink and Jelly? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Lithographic Ink and Jelly? 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 32151910 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹657 Cr (+48.20% YoY) — 0.0179% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1 Cr (−62.86% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹656 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #494 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3215: 19.68% of its exports; import side 0.06% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3215: #3 of 15 by export value; import-side #11 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 17.99% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #785 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +52.22% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3215: 19.68% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32151910 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 | 243.52 | 0.0107% | — | 20.48% | 20.24 | 0.0006% | — | 1.10% | +223.28 | #1152 | | FY 2019-20 | 291.01 | 0.0132% | +19.50% | 23.64% | 27.48 | 0.0008% | +35.77% | 2.28% | +263.53 | #1018 | | FY 2020-21 | 282.38 | 0.0131% | −2.97% | 23.56% | 13.62 | 0.0005% | −50.44% | 1.31% | +268.76 | #1068 | | FY 2021-22 | 429.84 | 0.0137% | +52.22% | 26.53% | 16.77 | 0.0004% | +23.13% | 1.19% | +413.07 | #975 | | FY 2022-23 | 380.59 | 0.0105% | −11.46% | 22.67% | 2.32 | 0.0000% | −86.17% | 0.14% | +378.27 | #1126 | | FY 2023-24 | 443.39 | 0.0123% | +16.50% | 4.86% | 3.50 | 0.0001% | +50.86% | 0.03% | +439.89 | #1059 | | FY 2024-25 | 657.10 | 0.0179% | +48.20% | 19.68% | 1.30 | 0.0000% | −62.86% | 0.06% | +655.80 | #785 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 17.99%/yr, imports -36.72%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32151910 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 17.99% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 32151910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.99% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹243.52 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹657.10 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 32151910 ranked #785 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32151910 ranks #785 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3215, it ranks #3 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #494 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32151910 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32151910 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 52.22% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹655.80 Crore in HSN Code 32151910 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹657.10 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.30 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹655.80 Crore — ranking #494 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -36.72% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Lithographic Ink and Jelly India's imports under HSN Code 32151910 have grown at -36.72% CAGR, reaching ₹1.30 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 32151910 contributes 19.68% of Sub-Chapter 3215 exports — ranked #3 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3215, HSN Code 32151910 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 19.68% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.06% share (rank #11). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32151190/) | ₹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 |