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HSN 32084-Digit Heading

HSN 3208: Paints and varnishes – GST Rate

HSN 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. GST on HSN 3208 is 18% (rates effective 22 September 2025). This heading has 18 tariff items, for example 3208 10 10, 3208 10 20 and 3208 10 30.

Chapter 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks

GST rates as per CBIC Notifications 09/2025 and 10/2025 (Central Tax - Rate), effective 22 September 2025. Last updated: October 2026. Always verify on the official GST portal before filing.

GST Rates for Heading 3208

18%CGST 9% + SGST 9% / IGST 18%

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

Reference: Schedule II, S. No. 50 (Spec: 3208)
Other entries in this chapter (1)

These apply only if your goods match the description.

5%CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% / IGST 5%

Wattle extract, quebracho extract, chestnut extract

Reference: Schedule I, S. No. 242 (Spec: 32)

Sub-Headings & Tariff Items Under 3208

Showing 21 sub-classification codes with complete hierarchy descriptions.

3208106-Digit Sub-heading

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Based On Polyesters :

320810108-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Based On Polyesters : > Enamels

320810208-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Based On Polyesters : > Lacquers

320810308-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Based On Polyesters : > Varnishes

320810908-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Based On Polyesters : > Other

3208206-Digit Sub-heading

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Based On Acrylic Or Vinyl Polymers :

320820108-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Based On Acrylic Or Vinyl Polymers : > Enamels

320820208-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Based On Acrylic Or Vinyl Polymers : > Lacquers

320820308-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Based On Acrylic Or Vinyl Polymers : > Varnishes

320820908-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Based On Acrylic Or Vinyl Polymers : > Other

3208906-Digit Sub-heading

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Other :

320890118-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Other : > Nitrocellulose Lacquers

320890198-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Other : > Other

320890218-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Other : > Synthetic Enamel, Ultra White Paints

320890228-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Other : > Synthetic Enamel, Other Colours

320890298-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Other : > Other

320890308-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Other : > Lacquers

320890418-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Other : > Insulating Varnish

320890498-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Other : > Other

320890508-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Other : > Slip Agents

320890908-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks > 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 > Other : > Other

Other Headings in Chapter 32

HSN 3201
Ttanning Extracts Of Vegetable Origin, Tannins And Their Salts, Ethers, Esters And Other Derivatives
HSN 3202
Synthetic Organic Tanning Substances, Inorganic Tanning Substances, Tanning Preparations, Whether Or Not Containing Natural Tanning Substances, Enzymatic Preparations For Pre-Tanning
HSN 3203
Colouring Matter Of Vegetable Or Animal Origin (Including Dyeing Extracts But Excluding Animal Black), Whether Or Not Chemically Defined; Preparations As Specified In Note 3 To This Chapter Based On Colouring Matter Of Vegetable Or Animal Origin
HSN 3204
Synthetic Organic Colouring Matter, Whether Or Not Chemically Defined, Preparations As Specified In Note 3 To This Chapter Based On Synthetic Organic Colouring Matter, Synthetic Organic Products Of A Kind Used As Fluorescent Brightening Agents Or As Luminophores, Whether Or Not Chemically Defined
HSN 3205
Colour Lakes; Preparations As Specified In Note 3 To This Chapter Based On Colour Lakes
HSN 3206
Other Colouring Matter, Preparations As Specified In Note 3 To This Chapter, Other Than Those Of Headings 3203, 3204 Or 3205, Inorganic Products Of A Kind Used As Luminophores, Whether Or Not Chemically Defined
HSN 3207
Prepared Pigments, Prepared Opacifiers And Prepared Colours, Vitrifiable Enamels And Glazes, Engobes (Slips), Liquid Lustres And Similar Preparations, Of A Kind Used In The Ceramic, Enamelling Or Glass Industry, Glass Frit And Other Glass, In The Form Of Powder, Granules Or Flakes
HSN 3209
Paints And Varnishes (Including Enamels And Lacquers) Based On Synthetic Polymers Or Chemically Modified Natural Polymers, Dispersed Or Dissolved In An Aqueous Medium
HSN 3210
Other Paints And Varnishes (Including Enamels, Lacquers And Distempers); Prepared Water Pigments Of A Kind Used For Finishing Leather
HSN 3211
Prepared Driers
HSN 3212
Pigments (Including Metallic Powders And Flakes) Dispersed In Non-Aqueous Media, In Liquid Or Paste Form, Of A Kind Used In The Manufacture Of Paints (Including Enamels); Stamping Foils; Dyes And Other Colouring Matter Put Up In Forms Or Packings For Retail Sale
HSN 3213
Artists', Students' Or Signboard Painters' Colours, Modifiying Tints, Amusement Colours And The Like, In Tablets, Tubes, Jars, Bottles, Pans Or In Similar Forms Or Packings.
HSN 3214
Glaziers' Putty, Grafting Putty, Resin Cements, Caulking Compounds And Other Mastics, Painters' Fillings, Non-Refractory Surfacing Prepartions For Facades, Indoor Walls, Floors, Ceilings Or The Like
HSN 3215
Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink And Other Inks, Whether Or Not Concentrated Or Solid
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