HSN Code 3208
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
| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | II |
Source: Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025 (effective 22 September 2025). Compensation Cess, if applicable, is not shown here — verify on the official CBIC portal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GST rate for HSN code 3208?
The GST rate for HSN code 3208 (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) is 18% IGST (9% CGST + 9% SGST), as per Schedule II of Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate).
Which chapter does HSN code 3208 belong to?
HSN code 3208 falls under Chapter 32 - Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments, Paints, Varnishes, Putty of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.
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