GST HSN Classification

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.

ProductPaint
HSN Entries97
GST Rate0% – 18%
Chapters18

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HSN Code & GST Rate List for Paint

Showing 61 of 97 HS codes
HSN CodeDescriptionHS CodeDescriptionGST%
1106Parts (site shows: gold ornaments)11063010Products painted, varnished or coated with plastic - e.g. HR sheet, tamarind powder5%
1702Cosmetic application brushes - e.g. blender170211Other brushes under 960330 - e.g. painting brush5%
2525Mica, in sheets, splittings or waste25252090Other mica powder - e.g. Asian Paints5%
2909Ethers, alcohol peroxides, ketone peroxides and similar chemicals29096000Alcohol, ether and ketone peroxides - e.g. MEK peroxide, dicumyl peroxide0%
3204Man-made colouring matter used to dye fabric or make colorants; brightening agents32041990Mixtures of two or more colouring matters, not listed elsewhere - e.g. caramel colour, powder coating paint18%
3205Colour lakes and preparations made from them, used to dye fabric or make colorants320500Colour lakes and preparations based on them18%
3206Mineral or inorganic colouring matter; products used as luminophores32064910Red oxide - e.g. red oxide paint, red oxide powder18%
3208Paints and varnishes (incl. enamels, lacquers) made from synthetic polymers, in a non-water base32082090Other paint/varnish based on acrylic or vinyl polymer - e.g. Nerolac paint18%
32089022Synthetic enamel, other colours - e.g. synthetic enamel paint18%
32089090Other paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymer - e.g. hardener, red oxide primer, spray paint, epoxy coating18%
320810Paints and varnishes based on polyester, non-water base18%
320820Paints and varnishes based on acrylic or vinyl polymer, non-water base18%
320890Other paints/varnishes based on synthetic polymer - e.g. epoxy coating18%
32089019Other paint and varnish based on cellulose or cellulose derivatives18%
32089021Synthetic enamel, ultra white paint18%
32089029Other paints and varnishes (other enamels) - e.g. paint primer18%
32089030Other paints and varnishes (lacquers)18%
3209Paints and varnishes (incl. enamels, lacquers) made from synthetic polymers, in a water base32099090Other water-based paints and varnishes - e.g. distemper, wall paint, primer paint, emulsion paint, road marking paint18%
320910Water-based paints and varnishes made from acrylic or vinyl polymer18%
320990Other water-based paints and varnishes - e.g. emulsion paint18%
32091010Acrylic emulsion - e.g. acrylic paint18%
32091090Other paints based on acrylic or vinyl polymer - e.g. cement primer, road marking paint18%
32099010Dispersion paints18%
32099020Emulsion paints, not listed elsewhere18%
3210Other paints and varnishes, incl. distempers; water pigments used for leather finishing321000Other paints, varnishes and distempers; water pigments for leather finishing18%
32100011Dry distemper, incl. cement-based water paint18%
32100030Metallic powder or flakes prepared as paint18%
32100090Other paints, varnishes, enamels, lacquers, distempers and water pigments, not listed elsewhere18%
3212Pigments and metallic powders in paste or liquid form used to make paint; stamping foils; retail colouring matter321290Pigments and metallic flakes used to make paint; colouring matter sold retail18%
3213Artist, student or signboard painter colours, tints and similar, in tubes, jars, pans etc.321310Sets of artist/student/signboard colours - e.g. Pidilite18%
321390Artist/student/signboard colours, not in sets18%
32139000Other (not in sets) - e.g. oil paint, holi colour18%
3214Putty, resin cement, caulking compounds, painter's filling and wall surfacing preparations321410Glazier's putty, grafting putty, resin cement, caulking compounds, painter's filling - e.g. silicone sealant18%
32141000Putty, resin cement, caulking compounds, painter's filling - e.g. Birla wall putty, wall care putty18%
3506Prepared glues and adhesives, retail packs up to 1 kg - e.g. Araldite35069110Adhesives based on latex, PF, UF and polyvinyl - e.g. Berger Paints18%
3814Mixed solvents and thinners; paint or varnish removers (not nail polish remover)381400Mixed solvents and thinners; paint/varnish removers - e.g. epoxy thinner18%
38140020Prepared paint or varnish removers18%
4403Wood in the rough (logs), with or without bark, roughly squared440310Rough wood treated with paint, stain, creosote or preservative18%
440311Rough treated wood - softwood (coniferous)18%
440312Rough treated wood - hardwood (non-coniferous)18%
440320Rough softwood logs18%
440321Pine logs, thickness 15 cm or more18%
440322Pine logs, thinner than 15 cm18%
440323Fir and spruce logs, thickness 15 cm or more18%
440324Fir and spruce logs, thinner than 15 cm18%
440325Other softwood logs, thickness 15 cm or more18%
440326Other softwood logs, thinner than 15 cm18%
440341Meranti wood logs (red and bakau)18%
440349Other tropical wood logs18%
440391Oak logs18%
440392Beech logs18%
440393Beech logs, thickness 15 cm or more18%
440394Beech logs, thinner than 15 cm18%
440395Birch logs, thickness 15 cm or more18%
440396Birch logs, thinner than 15 cm18%
440397Poplar and aspen logs18%
440398Eucalyptus logs18%
440399Other rough wood not covered above18%
44031000Wood treated with paint, stain, creosote or preservative18%
4414Wooden frames for paintings, photos and mirrors441400Wooden frames for paintings, photos, mirrors12%
44140000Wooden frames for paintings, photos, mirrors - e.g. wooden frame12%
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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.

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