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HSN 3208 18% GST

HSN Code 3208 — Paints & varnishes

HSN code 3208 covers 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. Under GST 2.0 (effective 22 September 2025), HSN 3208 (paints & varnishes) is taxed at 18% GST. This code falls under Chapter 32 — Tanning Or Dyeing Extracts; Tannins And Their Derivatives; Dyes, Pigments And Other Colouring Matter; Paints And Varnishes; Putty And Other Mastics; Inks.

Source: CBIC GST rate schedule · HSN reporting rules per CBIC (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025).

HSN 3208 at a glance

HSN Code3208
DescriptionPAINTS 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
GST Rate (GST 2.0)18%
ChapterChapter 32 — Tanning Or Dyeing Extracts; Tannins And Their Derivatives; Dyes, Pigments And Other Colouring Matter; Paints And Varnishes; Putty And Other Mastics; Inks
Heading3208

GST rate per the CBIC GST rate schedule (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025); verified 2026-06-07. HSN classification per the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs.

Sub-classifications under HSN 3208

21 more specific 6- and 8-digit codes fall under 3208 (paints & varnishes). The exact sub-code depends on the product variant; the GST rate is shown for each.

HSN CodeDescriptionGST
320810Based On Polyesters :18%
320820Based On Acrylic Or Vinyl Polymers :18%
320890Other :18%
32081010Enamels18%
32081020Lacquers18%
32081030Varnishes18%
32081090Other18%
32082010Enamels18%
32082020Lacquers18%
32082030Varnishes18%
32082090Other18%
32089011Nitrocellulose Lacquers18%
32089019Other18%
32089021Synthetic Enamel, Ultra White Paints18%
32089022Synthetic Enamel, Other Colours18%
32089029Other18%
32089030Lacquers18%
32089041Insulating Varnish18%
32089049Other18%
32089050Slip Agents18%
32089090Other18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HSN code for paints & varnishes?
The HSN code for paints & varnishes is 3208, under Chapter 32 (Tanning Or Dyeing Extracts; Tannins And Their Derivatives; Dyes, Pigments And Other Colouring Matter; Paints And Varnishes; Putty And Other Mastics; Inks).
What is the GST rate on paints & varnishes?
Under GST 2.0, HSN 3208 (paints & varnishes) is taxed at 18% GST.
Which chapter does HSN code 3208 belong to?
HSN 3208 belongs to Chapter 32 of the HSN classification — Tanning Or Dyeing Extracts; Tannins And Their Derivatives; Dyes, Pigments And Other Colouring Matter; Paints And Varnishes; Putty And Other Mastics; Inks.
Is the HSN code 3208 mandatory on invoices for paints & varnishes?
Yes. To bill paints & varnishes under GST, businesses with turnover above Rs. 5 crore must show the 6-digit HSN code on all B2B and B2C invoices; those up to Rs. 5 crore use the 4-digit HSN (3208) on B2B invoices. TallyPrime auto-applies the correct HSN code and GST rate on every invoice.

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