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

gstcgst + sgstcondition
18%9% + 9%Sch II S.No 50

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

also searched as

metal paintenamel paintenamel varnishlacquersolvent-based paintsynthetic paintvarnishwood varnishइनेमल (enamel)वार्निश (varnish)

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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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