What products are classified under HSN 3208
It includes Synthetic polymer paints & varnishes
HSN Sub Chapter 3208 represents Synthetic polymer paints & varnishes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Synthetic polymer paints & varnishes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 3208, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Synthetic polymer paints & varnishes.
GST Rate for Synthetic polymer paints & varnishes under HSN Code 3208. Understand Current Tax Rates, Exemptions, and Legal Classifications to Ensure Accurate Billing and GST Filing.
| Chapter No | HSN Code | HSN Description | New GST Rate | Old GST Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 3208 | Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers,dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter | 18% | 18% |
Chapter: 32
Description: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers,dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter
Following Tariff HSN code falls under Synthetic polymer paints & varnishes:
| Tariff HSN | Description |
|---|---|
| Based on polyesters : Enamels | |
| Based on polyesters : Lacquers | |
| Based on polyesters : Varnishes | |
| Based on polyesters : Other | |
| Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Enamels | |
| Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Lacquers | |
| Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Varnishes | |
| Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Other | |
| Other : Based on cellulose nitrate or other cellulose derivatives : Nitrocellulose lacquers | |
| Other : Based on cellulose nitrate or other cellulose derivatives : Other | |
| Other : Enamels : Synthetic enamel, ultra white paints | |
| Other : Enamels : Synthetic enamel, other colours | |
| Other : Enamels : Other | |
| Other : Lacquers | |
| Other : Varnishes : Insulating varnish | |
| Other : Varnishes : Other | |
| Other : Slip agents | |
| Other : Other |
Based on polyesters : Enamels
Based on polyesters : Lacquers
Based on polyesters : Varnishes
Based on polyesters : Other
Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Enamels
Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Lacquers
Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Varnishes
Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers : Other
Other : Based on cellulose nitrate or other cellulose derivatives : Nitrocellulose lacquers
Other : Based on cellulose nitrate or other cellulose derivatives : Other
Other : Enamels : Synthetic enamel, ultra white paints
Other : Enamels : Synthetic enamel, other colours
Other : Enamels : Other
Other : Lacquers
Other : Varnishes : Insulating varnish
Other : Varnishes : Other
Other : Slip agents
Other : Other
| Order Number | Description |
|---|---|
| Cc Fabs (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Kerala) | |
| M/S. Flint Group India Private Limited. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Gujarat) | |
| Jotun India Private Limited (Bombay High Court, Maharashtra) | |
| Ananta Synthetic Innovations (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Gujarat) | |
| Abubacker Kaleel Rahman (Prop. M/S Sameer Mat Industries) (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu) | |
| Rama Devi Guttikonda (Spansules Formulations) (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Telangana) | |
| Gujarat Raffia Industries Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Gujarat) | |
| Jotun India Pvt. Ltd. (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra) | |
| Jotun India Private Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra) |
Cc Fabs (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Kerala)
M/S. Flint Group India Private Limited. (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Gujarat)
Jotun India Private Limited (Bombay High Court, Maharashtra)
Ananta Synthetic Innovations (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Gujarat)
Abubacker Kaleel Rahman (Prop. M/S Sameer Mat Industries) (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)
Rama Devi Guttikonda (Spansules Formulations) (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Telangana)
Gujarat Raffia Industries Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Gujarat)
Jotun India Pvt. Ltd. (AAAR (Appellate Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)
Jotun India Private Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)
It includes Synthetic polymer paints & varnishes
Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.
If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.
Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.
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.
Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.
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