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
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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