Rate at a Glance
Chapter 32
GST rate guide
Paints, varnishes, dyes, pigments and printing inks are generally taxed at 18%. Some tanning extracts attract 5%.
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Rates reflect GST changes effective 22 September 2025. Confirm the rate for your exact product description before filing.
All 18 HSN codes under 3208
| HSN code | Description |
|---|---|
| 32081010 | Based on polyesters: enamels |
| 32081020 | Based on polyesters: lacquers |
| 32081030 | Based on polyesters: varnishes |
| 32081090 | Based on polyesters: other |
| 32082010 | Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers: enamels |
| 32082020 | Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers: lacquers |
| 32082030 | Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers: varnishes |
| 32082090 | Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers: other |
| 32089011 | Other: based on cellulose nitrate or other cellulose derivatives: nitrocellulose lacquers |
| 32089019 | Other: based on cellulose nitrate or other cellulose derivatives: other |
| 32089021 | Other: enamels: synthetic enamel, ultra white paints |
| 32089022 | Other: enamels: synthetic enamel, other colours |
| 32089029 | Other: enamels: other |
| 32089030 | Other: lacquers |
| 32089041 | Other: varnishes: insulating varnish |
| 32089049 | Other: varnishes: other |
| 32089050 | Other: slip agents |
| 32089090 | Other: other |
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