HSN Code for Paint with GST Rates
Finding the correct HSN Code for Paint is important for manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, contractors, and importers. The right Paint HSN Code helps businesses charge the correct GST rate on paint, prepare accurate tax invoices, and file GST returns without errors.
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HSN Code & GST Rate List for Paint
Showing 61 of 97 HS codes| HSN Code | Description | HS Code | Description | GST% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1106 | Parts (site shows: gold ornaments) | 11063010 | Products painted, varnished or coated with plastic - e.g. HR sheet, tamarind powder | 5% |
| 1702 | Cosmetic application brushes - e.g. blender | 170211 | Other brushes under 960330 - e.g. painting brush | 5% |
| 2525 | Mica, in sheets, splittings or waste | 25252090 | Other mica powder - e.g. Asian Paints | 5% |
| 2909 | Ethers, alcohol peroxides, ketone peroxides and similar chemicals | 29096000 | Alcohol, ether and ketone peroxides - e.g. MEK peroxide, dicumyl peroxide | 0% |
| 3204 | Man-made colouring matter used to dye fabric or make colorants; brightening agents | 32041990 | Mixtures of two or more colouring matters, not listed elsewhere - e.g. caramel colour, powder coating paint | 18% |
| 3205 | Colour lakes and preparations made from them, used to dye fabric or make colorants | 320500 | Colour lakes and preparations based on them | 18% |
| 3206 | Mineral or inorganic colouring matter; products used as luminophores | 32064910 | Red oxide - e.g. red oxide paint, red oxide powder | 18% |
| 3208 | Paints and varnishes (incl. enamels, lacquers) made from synthetic polymers, in a non-water base | 32082090 | Other paint/varnish based on acrylic or vinyl polymer - e.g. Nerolac paint | 18% |
| 32089022 | Synthetic enamel, other colours - e.g. synthetic enamel paint | 18% | ||
| 32089090 | Other paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymer - e.g. hardener, red oxide primer, spray paint, epoxy coating | 18% | ||
| 320810 | Paints and varnishes based on polyester, non-water base | 18% | ||
| 320820 | Paints and varnishes based on acrylic or vinyl polymer, non-water base | 18% | ||
| 320890 | Other paints/varnishes based on synthetic polymer - e.g. epoxy coating | 18% | ||
| 32089019 | Other paint and varnish based on cellulose or cellulose derivatives | 18% | ||
| 32089021 | Synthetic enamel, ultra white paint | 18% | ||
| 32089029 | Other paints and varnishes (other enamels) - e.g. paint primer | 18% | ||
| 32089030 | Other paints and varnishes (lacquers) | 18% | ||
| 3209 | Paints and varnishes (incl. enamels, lacquers) made from synthetic polymers, in a water base | 32099090 | Other water-based paints and varnishes - e.g. distemper, wall paint, primer paint, emulsion paint, road marking paint | 18% |
| 320910 | Water-based paints and varnishes made from acrylic or vinyl polymer | 18% | ||
| 320990 | Other water-based paints and varnishes - e.g. emulsion paint | 18% | ||
| 32091010 | Acrylic emulsion - e.g. acrylic paint | 18% | ||
| 32091090 | Other paints based on acrylic or vinyl polymer - e.g. cement primer, road marking paint | 18% | ||
| 32099010 | Dispersion paints | 18% | ||
| 32099020 | Emulsion paints, not listed elsewhere | 18% | ||
| 3210 | Other paints and varnishes, incl. distempers; water pigments used for leather finishing | 321000 | Other paints, varnishes and distempers; water pigments for leather finishing | 18% |
| 32100011 | Dry distemper, incl. cement-based water paint | 18% | ||
| 32100030 | Metallic powder or flakes prepared as paint | 18% | ||
| 32100090 | Other paints, varnishes, enamels, lacquers, distempers and water pigments, not listed elsewhere | 18% | ||
| 3212 | Pigments and metallic powders in paste or liquid form used to make paint; stamping foils; retail colouring matter | 321290 | Pigments and metallic flakes used to make paint; colouring matter sold retail | 18% |
| 3213 | Artist, student or signboard painter colours, tints and similar, in tubes, jars, pans etc. | 321310 | Sets of artist/student/signboard colours - e.g. Pidilite | 18% |
| 321390 | Artist/student/signboard colours, not in sets | 18% | ||
| 32139000 | Other (not in sets) - e.g. oil paint, holi colour | 18% | ||
| 3214 | Putty, resin cement, caulking compounds, painter's filling and wall surfacing preparations | 321410 | Glazier's putty, grafting putty, resin cement, caulking compounds, painter's filling - e.g. silicone sealant | 18% |
| 32141000 | Putty, resin cement, caulking compounds, painter's filling - e.g. Birla wall putty, wall care putty | 18% | ||
| 3506 | Prepared glues and adhesives, retail packs up to 1 kg - e.g. Araldite | 35069110 | Adhesives based on latex, PF, UF and polyvinyl - e.g. Berger Paints | 18% |
| 3814 | Mixed solvents and thinners; paint or varnish removers (not nail polish remover) | 381400 | Mixed solvents and thinners; paint/varnish removers - e.g. epoxy thinner | 18% |
| 38140020 | Prepared paint or varnish removers | 18% | ||
| 4403 | Wood in the rough (logs), with or without bark, roughly squared | 440310 | Rough wood treated with paint, stain, creosote or preservative | 18% |
| 440311 | Rough treated wood - softwood (coniferous) | 18% | ||
| 440312 | Rough treated wood - hardwood (non-coniferous) | 18% | ||
| 440320 | Rough softwood logs | 18% | ||
| 440321 | Pine logs, thickness 15 cm or more | 18% | ||
| 440322 | Pine logs, thinner than 15 cm | 18% | ||
| 440323 | Fir and spruce logs, thickness 15 cm or more | 18% | ||
| 440324 | Fir and spruce logs, thinner than 15 cm | 18% | ||
| 440325 | Other softwood logs, thickness 15 cm or more | 18% | ||
| 440326 | Other softwood logs, thinner than 15 cm | 18% | ||
| 440341 | Meranti wood logs (red and bakau) | 18% | ||
| 440349 | Other tropical wood logs | 18% | ||
| 440391 | Oak logs | 18% | ||
| 440392 | Beech logs | 18% | ||
| 440393 | Beech logs, thickness 15 cm or more | 18% | ||
| 440394 | Beech logs, thinner than 15 cm | 18% | ||
| 440395 | Birch logs, thickness 15 cm or more | 18% | ||
| 440396 | Birch logs, thinner than 15 cm | 18% | ||
| 440397 | Poplar and aspen logs | 18% | ||
| 440398 | Eucalyptus logs | 18% | ||
| 440399 | Other rough wood not covered above | 18% | ||
| 44031000 | Wood treated with paint, stain, creosote or preservative | 18% | ||
| 4414 | Wooden frames for paintings, photos and mirrors | 441400 | Wooden frames for paintings, photos, mirrors | 12% |
| 44140000 | Wooden frames for paintings, photos, mirrors - e.g. wooden frame | 12% | ||
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Disclaimer: The GST rates and HSN codes listed above are compiled from the latest CBIC notifications and NIC's GST e-Invoice system master codes, to the best of our knowledge. Rates are subject to change based on the Government of India and GST Council updates. RegisterKaro is not liable for any discrepancies or decisions made based on this information. For the most accurate and updated "16th October 2020" of GST and cess rates, please visit the official CBIC website. Need help with GST registration or filing? Talk to a RegisterKaro expert.
Different types of paints, such as emulsion paint, enamel paint, acrylic paint, industrial paint, and decorative paint, may fall under different HSN classifications depending on their composition and use. Find the complete HS Code for Paint, product descriptions, GST rates, and related HSN classifications in one place. Whether you are searching for paint GST rate, wall paint HSN code, industrial paint HSN code, or HSN code list for paints, these codes will help you identify the correct code for your products and stay compliant with GST regulations.
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HSN Code 32091090 is used for certain types of water-based paints and varnishes that are based on acrylic or vinyl polymers. Businesses use this HSN code for paint to classify products correctly under the GST system. Using the correct HSN code helps manufacturers, suppliers, and traders apply the right GST rate, prepare accurate invoices, and file GST returns without errors. Always verify the exact product specifications before selecting this HSN code.









