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HSN Code 32151990: Other Non-Black Printing Ink

HSN Code 32151990 represents Other Non-Black Printing Ink under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Non-Black Printing Ink correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32151990, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Non-Black Printing Ink.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32151990

HSN Code 32151990 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Printing ink : Other : 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 32151990 not include?

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32151990 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

₹929 Cr

−2.99% vs FY 2024-25

0.0238% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹990 Cr

+5.37% vs FY 2024-25

0.0144% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹61 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10466 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2025-26

44.96%

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

Import side: 42.04% of Sub-Chapter 3215’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2025-26

#1 of 15

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 15

At a glance

7.23%

Export CAGR

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

#624

National Export Rank

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

+28.33%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

44.96%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3215

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32151990

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 #571

Balance

−444.60

Exports

570.07 ₹ Cr

0.0249% share

— YoY

47.94% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

1,014.67 ₹ Cr

0.0283% share

— YoY

55.09% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #572

Balance

+3.44

Exports

576.28 ₹ Cr

0.0262% share

+1.09% YoY

46.82% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

572.84 ₹ Cr

0.0171% share

−43.54% YoY

47.52% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #570

Balance

+117.46

Exports

611.28 ₹ Cr

0.0284% share

+6.07% YoY

51.01% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

493.82 ₹ Cr

0.0169% share

−13.79% YoY

47.66% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #569

Balance

+141.77

Exports

784.43 ₹ Cr

0.0250% share

+28.33% YoY

48.42% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

642.66 ₹ Cr

0.0141% share

+30.14% YoY

45.77% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #588

Balance

+62.68

Exports

835.17 ₹ Cr

0.0231% share

+6.47% YoY

49.75% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

772.49 ₹ Cr

0.0134% share

+20.20% YoY

45.80% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #645

Balance

−20.08

Exports

761.72 ₹ Cr

0.0211% share

−8.79% YoY

8.35% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

781.80 ₹ Cr

0.0139% share

+1.21% YoY

7.36% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #547

Balance

+18.11

Exports

957.87 ₹ Cr

0.0260% share

+25.75% YoY

28.69% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

939.76 ₹ Cr

0.0155% share

+20.20% YoY

44.55% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #624

Balance

−61.01

Exports

929.21 ₹ Cr

0.0238% share

−2.99% YoY

44.96% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

990.22 ₹ Cr

0.0144% share

+5.37% YoY

42.04% of Sub-Ch. 3215

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

7.23% /yr

Imports

−0.35% /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 32151990 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 7.23% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32151990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.23% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹570.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹929.21 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 32151990 Ranked #624 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 32151990 ranks #624 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3215, it ranks #1 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #10466 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 32151990 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32151990 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 28.33% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹61.01 Crore in HSN Code 32151990 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹990.22 Cr exceeded exports of ₹929.21 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹61.01 Crore — ranking #10466 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −0.35% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Non-Black Printing Ink

India's imports under HSN Code 32151990 have grown at −0.35% CAGR, reaching ₹990.22 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 32151990 Contributes 44.96% of Sub-Chapter 3215 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3215, HSN Code 32151990 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 44.96% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 42.04% share (rank #1).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32151990 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 32151990 ?

It includes Other Non-Black Printing Ink

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.

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.

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 32151990, Printing Ink / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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