HSN Code 32151920: Printing Ink | Other

HSN Code 32151920 represents Printing Ink | Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printing Ink | Other correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32151920, 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 32151920

HSN Code 32151920 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Printing ink : Other : Newspaper 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 32151920 not include?

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32151920 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

₹41 Cr

+15.04% vs FY 2023-24

0.0011% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

Nil

−100.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹41 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2298 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2024-25

1.23%

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

Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 3215’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2024-25

#7 of 15

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

At a glance

−5.61%

Export CAGR

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

#3890

National Export Rank

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

+32.45%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

1.23%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3215

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32151920

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 #2666

Balance

+57.32

Exports

58.21 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

— YoY

4.90% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.05% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3449

Balance

+33.26

Exports

33.66 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−42.17% YoY

2.73% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−55.06% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4155

Balance

+20.34

Exports

20.34 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−39.57% YoY

1.70% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4179

Balance

+26.54

Exports

26.94 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+32.45% YoY

1.66% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4255

Balance

+28.05

Exports

28.05 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+4.12% YoY

1.67% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4004

Balance

+35.72

Exports

35.78 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+27.56% YoY

0.39% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3890

Balance

+41.16

Exports

41.16 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+15.04% YoY

1.23% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3215

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−5.61% /yr

Imports

—

Consistently Surplus
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 32151920 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −5.61% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32151920 have declined at a compound annual rate of −5.61% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹58.21 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹41.16 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32151920 Ranked #3890 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32151920 ranks #3890 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3215, it ranks #7 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #2298 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 32151920 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32151920 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 32.45% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹41.16 Crore in HSN Code 32151920 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹41.16 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹41.16 Crore — ranking #2298 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

HSN Code 32151920 Contributes 1.23% of Sub-Chapter 3215 Exports — Ranked #7

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3215, HSN Code 32151920 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 1.23% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32151920 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 32151920 ?

It includes Printing Ink | Other

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Printing Ink / Other?

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.

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.

How much GST applies to Printing Ink / Other?

Under HSN 32151920, 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).

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.