3212 HSN Code: Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes

HSN Sub Chapter 3212 represents Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 3212, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 3212

GST Rate for Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes under HSN Code 3212. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

32

HSN Code

3212

HSN Description

Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 3212

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes.

Tariff HSN

32121000

Description

Stamping foils

Tariff HSN

32129010

Description

Other : Pigments in linseed oil, white spirit, spirit of turpentine, varnish and other paints or enamel media not elsewhere specified or included

Tariff HSN

32129020

Description

Other : Dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale

Tariff HSN

32129030

Description

Other : Aluminium paste

Tariff HSN

32129090

Description

Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 3212 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

₹596 Cr

−14.76% vs FY 2023-24

0.0161% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹757 Cr

+20.11% vs FY 2023-24

0.0124% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹161 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #755 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 32

FY 2024-25

1.98%

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

Import side: 3.12% of Chapter 32’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 32

FY 2024-25

#6 of 15

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 32

Import-side rank: #7 of 15

At a glance

−0.80%

Export CAGR

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

#496

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+37.62%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

1.98%

Contribution to Ch. 32

Share of Chapter 32 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 3212

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 #382

Balance

+121.97

Exports

625.63 ₹ Cr

0.0273% share

— YoY

2.71% of Ch. 32

Imports

503.66 ₹ Cr

0.0140% share

— YoY

3.26% of Ch. 32

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #359

Balance

+147.35

Exports

655.35 ₹ Cr

0.0297% share

+4.75% YoY

2.68% of Ch. 32

Imports

508.00 ₹ Cr

0.0151% share

+0.86% YoY

3.50% of Ch. 32

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #411

Balance

+94.83

Exports

534.94 ₹ Cr

0.0249% share

−18.37% YoY

2.36% of Ch. 32

Imports

440.11 ₹ Cr

0.0151% share

−13.36% YoY

3.14% of Ch. 32

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #404

Balance

+195.64

Exports

736.19 ₹ Cr

0.0235% share

+37.62% YoY

2.49% of Ch. 32

Imports

540.55 ₹ Cr

0.0118% share

+22.82% YoY

2.78% of Ch. 32

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #421

Balance

+140.74

Exports

761.48 ₹ Cr

0.0210% share

+3.44% YoY

2.87% of Ch. 32

Imports

620.74 ₹ Cr

0.0108% share

+14.83% YoY

3.03% of Ch. 32

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #447

Balance

+69.22

Exports

699.34 ₹ Cr

0.0193% share

−8.16% YoY

2.12% of Ch. 32

Imports

630.12 ₹ Cr

0.0112% share

+1.51% YoY

2.09% of Ch. 32

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #496

Balance

−160.68

Exports

596.14 ₹ Cr

0.0161% share

−14.76% YoY

1.98% of Ch. 32

Imports

756.82 ₹ Cr

0.0124% share

+20.11% YoY

3.12% of Ch. 32

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−0.80% /yr

Imports

7.02% /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 3212 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −0.80% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3212 have declined at a compound annual rate of −0.80% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹625.63 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹596.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 3212 Ranked #496 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3212 ranks #496 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 32, it ranks #6 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #755 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3212 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3212 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 37.62% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹160.68 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3212 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹756.82 Cr exceeded exports of ₹596.14 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹160.68 Crore — ranking #755 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 7.02% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3212 have grown at 7.02% CAGR, reaching ₹756.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 3212 Contributes 1.98% of Chapter 32 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 15 subchapters under Chapter 32, HSN Sub-Chapter 3212 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 1.98% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.12% share (rank #7).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 3212 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 3212

It includes Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

If I repair and return Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes 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 I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes?

If your outward supply of Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes 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.

How are warranty replacements of Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes handled?

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.

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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