Under which chapter does HSN 3212 fall?

HSN code 3212 falls under Chapter 32 — "Chapter 32" in Section I (General) of the HSN classification.

How many digits are required in HSN code 3212 for GST filing?

For businesses with turnover up to ₹5 Crore, 4-digit HSN is required on B2B invoices. For businesses above ₹5 Crore, 6-digit HSN is mandatory on all invoices. For exports/imports, 8-digit HSN (like 3212) is required.

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HSN Code for 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

Q: What is the HSN code for 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?

The HSN code for 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 is 3212. It falls under Chapter 32 (Chapter 32) of the Harmonised System of Nomenclature as per CBIC guidelines.

OFFICIAL HSN / SAC CODE3212

GST Tax Rate Breakdown

CGST (Central)9.0%

SGST / UTGST (State)9.0%

IGST (Inter-State)18%

Compensation CessNil

CGST Rate (Intra-State Supply)	9.0%
SGST / UTGST Rate (Intra-State Supply)	9.0%
IGST Rate (Inter-State Supply)	18%

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SECTION IGeneral

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Q1What is the official HSN code for 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?

The official HSN code for 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 is 3212 as notified under the GST Tariff by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). It is required on tax invoices and e-Way bills for accurate GST compliance.

Q2What is the applicable GST rate for 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 3212)?

The GST rate on 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 under HSN 3212 is 18%. For intra-state transactions within the same state, it is split into 9.0% CGST + 9.0% SGST. For inter-state sales, 18% IGST is charged.

Q3Which chapter does HSN code 3212 belong to?

Q4How do I file GST returns or claim ITC for HSN 3212?

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CGST Rate (Intra-State Supply)

9.0%

SGST / UTGST Rate (Intra-State Supply)

9.0%

IGST Rate (Inter-State Supply)

18%

HSN Code for 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

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