Distemper HSN Code with GST Rate
The HSN Code for distemper depends on the type and composition of the product. The source lists distemper under HSN 3209, HSN 3210 and HSN 9603, with GST rates of 5% and 18%.
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HSN Code & GST Rate List for Distemper
Showing 6 of 6 HS codes| HSN Code | Description | HS Code | Description | GST% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3209 | Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium | 32099090 | Other paint varnishes (incl. enamel and lacquers) based on other synthetic polymers etc., n.e.s. Products include: Asian Paints, Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint, Distemper Paint, Wall Paint, Paint Material, Colour Chemical, Primer Paint, Emulsion Paint | 18% |
| 3210 | Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels, lacquers and distempers (excluding those based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers); prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather | 321000 | Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels, lacquers and distempers (excluding those based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers); prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather | 18% |
| 32100012 | Oil bound distemper | 18% | ||
| 32100019 | Other distemper | 18% | ||
| 9603 | Brooms, brushes, incl. brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles, hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorised, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees of rubber or similar flexible materials | 960340 | Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers (excluding artists' and similar brushes of subheading 9603.30) | 5% |
| 96034010 | Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brush | 5% |
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Distemper and related paint products are listed under HSN 3209 and HSN 3210, including oil-bound distemper and other distemper, with an 18% GST rate. Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes are listed under HSN 9603 with a 5% GST rate. Businesses can verify the HSN Code, use GST Search, and calculate applicable tax using the GST Calculator.
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Distemper is listed under HSN 3209 and HSN 3210 in the source.









