HSN Code 32159090: Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: Other.

HSN Code 32159090 represents Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: Other. under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: Other. correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32159090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: Other..

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32159090

HSN Code 32159090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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 32159090 not include?

Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: Other. does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32159090 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

₹1,213 Cr

−83.82% vs FY 2023-24

0.0330% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹582 Cr

−93.73% vs FY 2023-24

0.0096% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹631 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #514 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2024-25

36.35%

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

Import side: 27.58% of Sub-Chapter 3215’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3215

FY 2024-25

#1 of 15

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

Import-side rank: #2 of 15

At a glance

56.95%

Export CAGR

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

#441

National Export Rank

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

+14,959.83%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

36.35%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3215

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32159090

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 #2260

Balance

−370.67

Exports

81.18 ₹ Cr

0.0036% share

— YoY

6.83% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

451.85 ₹ Cr

0.0126% share

— YoY

24.53% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2234

Balance

−145.85

Exports

82.92 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

+2.14% YoY

6.74% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

228.77 ₹ Cr

0.0068% share

−49.37% YoY

18.98% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2819

Balance

−155.39

Exports

54.17 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

−34.67% YoY

4.52% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

209.56 ₹ Cr

0.0072% share

−8.40% YoY

20.22% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3385

Balance

−236.13

Exports

49.09 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−9.38% YoY

3.03% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

285.22 ₹ Cr

0.0062% share

+36.10% YoY

20.31% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3479

Balance

−367.38

Exports

49.79 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+1.43% YoY

2.97% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

417.17 ₹ Cr

0.0073% share

+46.26% YoY

24.73% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #57

Balance

−1,788.25

Exports

7,498.29 ₹ Cr

0.2072% share

+14,959.83% YoY

82.19% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

9,286.54 ₹ Cr

0.1654% share

+2,126.08% YoY

87.46% of Sub-Ch. 3215

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #441

Balance

+631.43

Exports

1,213.33 ₹ Cr

0.0330% share

−83.82% YoY

36.35% of Sub-Ch. 3215

Imports

581.90 ₹ Cr

0.0096% share

−93.73% YoY

27.58% of Sub-Ch. 3215

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

56.95% /yr

Imports

4.31% /yr

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 32159090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 56.95% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32159090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 56.95% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹81.18 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,213.33 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32159090 Ranked #441 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32159090 ranks #441 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3215, it ranks #1 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #514 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 32159090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32159090 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 14,959.83% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹631.43 Crore in HSN Code 32159090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,213.33 Cr exceeded imports of ₹581.90 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹631.43 Crore — ranking #514 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 4.31% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: Other.

India's imports under HSN Code 32159090 have grown at 4.31% CAGR, reaching ₹581.90 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32159090 Contributes 36.35% of Sub-Chapter 3215 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3215, HSN Code 32159090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 36.35% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 27.58% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32159090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 32159090 ?

It includes Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: Other.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: Other. is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: Other.; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: 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 Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: Other.?

Under HSN 32159090, Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: Other. attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: Other.?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: 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 Inks (printing, writing, drawing, other), concentrated/solid: 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.

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.