HSN Code 32159020: Other: Ball pen ink

HSN Code 32159020 represents Other: Ball pen ink under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other: Ball pen ink correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32159020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Other: Ball pen ink.

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Description of Goods for Other: Ball pen ink

HSN Code 32159020 relates to the following description:

Chapter Number Chapter Name Sub Chapter Number Sub Chapter Name Description of Goods CGST
(%)
SGST
(%)
IGST
(%)
CESS
(%)
32 Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter;paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks 3215 Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid Other : Ball pen ink 9% 9% 18% 0%

Description of goods

Other : Ball pen 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 32159020 not include?

Other: Ball pen ink does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly
Printing ink : Black : Newspaper ink
Printing ink : Black : Rotary ink
Printing ink : Black : Screen printing ink
Printing ink : Other
Printing ink : Other : Lithographic ink and jelly
Printing ink : Other : Newspaper ink
Printing ink : Other : Rotary ink
Printing ink : Other : Screen printing ink
Printing ink : Other : Other
Other : Fountain pen ink
Other : Indelible ink
Other : Drawing ink
Other : Other

Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly

Printing ink : Black : Newspaper ink

Printing ink : Black : Rotary ink

Printing ink : Black : Screen printing ink

Printing ink : Other

Printing ink : Other : Lithographic ink and jelly

Printing ink : Other : Newspaper ink

Printing ink : Other : Rotary ink

Printing ink : Other : Screen printing ink

Printing ink : Other : Other

Other : Fountain pen ink

Other : Indelible ink

Other : Drawing ink

Other : Other

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FAQs for HSN Code 32159020

What products are classified under HSN 32159020 ?

It includes Other: Ball pen ink

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other: Ball pen ink?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other: Ball pen ink is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other: Ball pen ink; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other: Ball pen ink?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other: Ball pen ink?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Other: Ball pen ink?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

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.

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