HSN code list by chapter
HSN Code List Chapter 32: Dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes and inks
Paints, varnishes, dyes, pigments and printing inks are generally taxed at 18%. Some tanning extracts attract 5%.
HSN headings in this chapter
3201
Tanning extracts of vegetable origin
3202
Synthetic organic tanning substances
3203
Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin
3204
Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically
3205
Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically
3206
Other colouring matter
3207
Prepared pigments, preparated opacifiers and prepared
3208
Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based
3209
Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based
3210
Other paints and varnishes
3211
Other paints and varnishes
3212
Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed
3213
Artists, students, signboard painters colours, modifying
3214
Glaziers putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking
3215
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks
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