HSN code for wall paint.
Wall paint is classified under HSN code 3208 (PAINTS AND VARNISHES (INCLUDING ENAMELS AND LACQUERS) BASED). The GST rate is 18%, effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
Paints and varnishes made from synthetic or chemically modified polymers, dissolved or dispersed in non-aqueous liquids like oils or solvents. This covers solvent-based paints, enamels, lacquers, and similar coating products designed for protective or decorative application on surfaces.
gst rate for wall paint
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 9% + 9% | 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 | Sch II S.No 509/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
source: 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22
invoice examples at 18%
Intra-state sale of ₹10,000 at 18% GST
- Taxable value₹10,000
- CGST @ 9%₹900
- SGST @ 9%₹900
- Invoice total₹11,800
Inter-state sale of ₹1,00,000 at 18% GST
- Taxable value₹1,00,000
- IGST @ 18%₹18,000
- Invoice total₹1,18,000
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 3208 code page → · chapter 32 — Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their deri
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