3207 HSN Code: Prepared pigments & ceramic colours

HSN Sub Chapter 3207 represents Prepared pigments & ceramic colours under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Prepared pigments & ceramic colours correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 3207, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Prepared pigments & ceramic colours.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 3207

GST Rate for Prepared pigments & ceramic colours under HSN Code 3207. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

32

HSN Code

3207

HSN Description

Prepared pigments, prepared opacifiers and prepared colours, vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres and similar preparations, of a kind used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and other glass, in the form of powder,granules or flakes

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 3207

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Prepared pigments & ceramic colours.

Tariff HSN

32071010

Description

Prepared pigments, prepared opacifiers, prepared colours and similar preparations : Prepared organic dye-stuff pigments, dry

Tariff HSN

32071020

Description

Prepared pigments, prepared opacifiers, prepared colours and similar preparations : Prepared organic dye-stuff pigments, paste

Tariff HSN

32071030

Description

Prepared pigments, prepared opacifiers, prepared colours and similar preparations : Prepared inorganic pigments

Tariff HSN

32071040

Description

Prepared pigments, prepared opacifiers, prepared colours and similar preparations : Prepared opacifiers prepared colours and similar preparations

Tariff HSN

32071090

Description

Prepared pigments, prepared opacifiers, prepared colours and similar preparations : Other

Tariff HSN

32072010

Description

Vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations : Vitrifiable enamels and glazes

Tariff HSN

32072020

Description

Vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations : Engobes (slips) and similar preparations

Tariff HSN

32073000

Description

Liquid lustres and similar preparations

Tariff HSN

32074000

Description

Glass frit and other glass, in the form of powder, granules or flakes

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 3207 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

₹400 Cr

+26.64% vs FY 2023-24

0.0108% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,650 Cr

+3.31% vs FY 2023-24

0.0271% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1,250 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #981 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 32

FY 2024-25

1.33%

Share of Chapter 32’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 6.79% of Chapter 32’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 32

FY 2024-25

#7 of 15

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 32

Import-side rank: #5 of 15

At a glance

21.22%

Export CAGR

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

#572

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+72.99%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

1.33%

Contribution to Ch. 32

Share of Chapter 32 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 3207

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 #681

Balance

−985.10

Exports

126.10 ₹ Cr

0.0055% share

— YoY

0.55% of Ch. 32

Imports

1,111.20 ₹ Cr

0.0309% share

— YoY

7.19% of Ch. 32

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #647

Balance

−973.28

Exports

152.73 ₹ Cr

0.0069% share

+21.12% YoY

0.63% of Ch. 32

Imports

1,126.01 ₹ Cr

0.0336% share

+1.33% YoY

7.76% of Ch. 32

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #642

Balance

−1,080.88

Exports

162.89 ₹ Cr

0.0076% share

+6.65% YoY

0.72% of Ch. 32

Imports

1,243.77 ₹ Cr

0.0427% share

+10.46% YoY

8.86% of Ch. 32

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #598

Balance

−1,128.79

Exports

281.79 ₹ Cr

0.0090% share

+72.99% YoY

0.95% of Ch. 32

Imports

1,410.58 ₹ Cr

0.0309% share

+13.41% YoY

7.26% of Ch. 32

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #608

Balance

−1,240.76

Exports

313.55 ₹ Cr

0.0087% share

+11.27% YoY

1.18% of Ch. 32

Imports

1,554.31 ₹ Cr

0.0270% share

+10.19% YoY

7.59% of Ch. 32

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #610

Balance

−1,281.35

Exports

315.91 ₹ Cr

0.0087% share

+0.75% YoY

0.96% of Ch. 32

Imports

1,597.26 ₹ Cr

0.0284% share

+2.76% YoY

5.30% of Ch. 32

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #572

Balance

−1,250.02

Exports

400.06 ₹ Cr

0.0108% share

+26.64% YoY

1.33% of Ch. 32

Imports

1,650.08 ₹ Cr

0.0271% share

+3.31% YoY

6.79% of Ch. 32

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

21.22% /yr

Imports

6.81% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 32 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹30,116.87 Cr

Import

₹24,289.56 Cr

Trade Balance

+5,827.31

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 3207 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 21.22% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3207 have grown at a compound annual rate of 21.22% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹126.10 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹400.06 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 3207 Ranked #572 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3207 ranks #572 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 32, it ranks #7 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #981 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3207 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3207 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 72.99% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1,250.02 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3207 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,650.08 Cr exceeded exports of ₹400.06 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,250.02 Crore — ranking #981 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 6.81% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Prepared pigments & ceramic colours

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3207 have grown at 6.81% CAGR, reaching ₹1,650.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 3207 Contributes 1.33% of Chapter 32 Exports — Ranked #7

Among the 15 subchapters under Chapter 32, HSN Sub-Chapter 3207 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 1.33% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.79% share (rank #5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 3207 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 3207

It includes Prepared pigments & ceramic colours

Any import/export nuance for Prepared pigments & ceramic colours?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Prepared pigments & ceramic colours?

If your outward supply of Prepared pigments & ceramic colours is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Prepared pigments & ceramic colours?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Prepared pigments & ceramic colours is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Prepared pigments & ceramic colours?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Prepared pigments & ceramic colours are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

What should my invoice and records include for Prepared pigments & ceramic colours?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

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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