3215 HSN Code: Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink

HSN Sub Chapter 3215 represents Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 3215, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 3215

GST Rate for Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink under HSN Code 3215. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

32

HSN Code

3215

HSN Description

Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 3215

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink.

Tariff HSN

32151110

Description

Printing ink : Black : Lithographic ink and jelly

Tariff HSN

32151120

Description

Printing ink : Black : Newspaper ink

Tariff HSN

32151130

Description

Printing ink : Black : Rotary ink

Tariff HSN

32151140

Description

Printing ink : Black : Screen printing ink

Tariff HSN

32151190

Description

Printing ink : Other

Tariff HSN

32151910

Description

Printing ink : Other : Lithographic ink and jelly

Tariff HSN

32151920

Description

Printing ink : Other : Newspaper ink

Tariff HSN

32151930

Description

Printing ink : Other : Rotary ink

Tariff HSN

32151940

Description

Printing ink : Other : Screen printing ink

Tariff HSN

32151990

Description

Printing ink : Other : Other

Tariff HSN

32159010

Description

Other : Fountain pen ink

Tariff HSN

32159020

Description

Other : Ball pen ink

Tariff HSN

32159030

Description

Other : Indelible ink

Tariff HSN

32159040

Description

Other : Drawing ink

Tariff HSN

32159090

Description

Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 3215 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

₹3,338 Cr

−63.41% vs FY 2023-24

0.0901% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2,110 Cr

−80.13% vs FY 2023-24

0.0346% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1,229 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #170 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 32

FY 2024-25

11.08%

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

Import side: 8.68% of Chapter 32’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 32

FY 2024-25

#2 of 15

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 32

Import-side rank: #4 of 15

At a glance

18.77%

Export CAGR

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

#188

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+443.48%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

11.08%

Contribution to Ch. 32

Share of Chapter 32 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 3215

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 #260

Balance

−652.54

Exports

1,189.14 ₹ Cr

0.0518% share

— YoY

5.14% of Ch. 32

Imports

1,841.68 ₹ Cr

0.0513% share

— YoY

11.91% of Ch. 32

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #248

Balance

+25.44

Exports

1,230.87 ₹ Cr

0.0557% share

+3.51% YoY

5.04% of Ch. 32

Imports

1,205.43 ₹ Cr

0.0359% share

−34.55% YoY

8.30% of Ch. 32

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #267

Balance

+162.09

Exports

1,198.32 ₹ Cr

0.0557% share

−2.64% YoY

5.29% of Ch. 32

Imports

1,036.23 ₹ Cr

0.0356% share

−14.04% YoY

7.38% of Ch. 32

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #260

Balance

+215.85

Exports

1,620.09 ₹ Cr

0.0516% share

+35.20% YoY

5.49% of Ch. 32

Imports

1,404.24 ₹ Cr

0.0307% share

+35.51% YoY

7.23% of Ch. 32

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #280

Balance

−8.05

Exports

1,678.61 ₹ Cr

0.0464% share

+3.61% YoY

6.33% of Ch. 32

Imports

1,686.66 ₹ Cr

0.0293% share

+20.11% YoY

8.23% of Ch. 32

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #68

Balance

−1,494.66

Exports

9,122.97 ₹ Cr

0.2521% share

+443.48% YoY

27.65% of Ch. 32

Imports

10,617.63 ₹ Cr

0.1891% share

+529.51% YoY

35.26% of Ch. 32

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #188

Balance

+1,228.72

Exports

3,338.23 ₹ Cr

0.0901% share

−63.41% YoY

11.08% of Ch. 32

Imports

2,109.51 ₹ Cr

0.0346% share

−80.13% YoY

8.68% of Ch. 32

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

18.77% /yr

Imports

2.29% /yr

Consistently Surplus
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 3215 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 18.77% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3215 have grown at a compound annual rate of 18.77% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,189.14 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3,338.23 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 3215 Ranked #188 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3215 ranks #188 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 32, it ranks #2 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #170 of 1233.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3215 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3215 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 443.48% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1,228.72 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3215 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3,338.23 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2,109.51 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,228.72 Crore — ranking #170 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 2.29% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3215 have grown at 2.29% CAGR, reaching ₹2,109.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 3215 Contributes 11.08% of Chapter 32 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 15 subchapters under Chapter 32, HSN Sub-Chapter 3215 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 11.08% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.68% share (rank #4).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 3215 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 3215

It includes Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink

How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink?

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.

Any special steps when selling Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink through an e‑commerce platform?

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.

How should I document Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink?

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.

What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

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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