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HSN Code 32: GST Rate & Description

Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks
HSN Chapter 32 — Tanning & Dyeing 2-digit code 18% GST
GST Rate Breakdown
CGST
9%
SGST / UTGST
9%
IGST
18%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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15 Sub-codes under 32
3201 Ttanning extracts of vegetable origin, tannins and… 3202 Synthetic organic tanning substances, inorganic ta… 3203 Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (in… 3204 Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not… 3205 Colour lakes; preparations as specified in note 3… 3206 Other colouring matter, preparations as specified… 3207 Prepared pigments, prepared opacifiers and prepare… 3208 Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacque… 3209 Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacque… 3210 Other paints and varnishes (including enamels, lac… 3211 Prepared driers 3212 Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) d… 3213 Artists', students' or signboard painters' colours… 3214 Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, ca… 3215 Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other ink…
All HSN codes in Chapter 32 — Tanning & Dyeing (15 codes)
3201 Ttanning extracts of vegetable origin, tannins a… 3202 Synthetic organic tanning substances, inorganic… 3203 Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (… 3204 Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or n… 3205 Colour lakes; preparations as specified in note… 3206 Other colouring matter, preparations as specifie… 3207 Prepared pigments, prepared opacifiers and prepa… 3208 Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacq… 3209 Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacq… 3210 Other paints and varnishes (including enamels, l… 3211 Prepared driers 3212 Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes)… 3213 Artists', students' or signboard painters' colou… 3214 Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements,… 3215 Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other i…

About HSN Code 32

HSN code 32 is a 2-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks.

This code falls under Chapter 32 (Tanning & Dyeing) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 32?
HSN 32 refers to: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks. It belongs to Chapter 32 (Tanning & Dyeing) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 32?
The GST rate for HSN code 32 is 18% — CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 32 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 32 belong to?
HSN code 32 belongs to Chapter 32 of the GST tariff, which covers Tanning & Dyeing.