Q3HSN Code 3215
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid
GST rate
18%
Codes under 3215
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3215 11 | Black: | 18% |
| 3215 11 10 | Lithographic ink and jelly | 18% |
| 3215 11 20 | Newspaper ink | 18% |
| 3215 11 30 | Rotary ink | 18% |
| 3215 11 40 | Screen printing ink | 18% |
| 3215 19 | Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid › Other | 18% |
| 3215 19 10 | Lithographic ink and jelly | 18% |
| 3215 19 20 | Newspaper ink | 18% |
| 3215 19 30 | Rotary ink | 18% |
| 3215 19 40 | Screen printing ink | 18% |
| 3215 90 | Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid › Other | 18% |
| 3215 90 10 | Fountain pen ink | 18% |
| 3215 90 20 | Ball pen ink | 18% |
| 3215 90 30 | Indelible ink | 18% |
| 3215 90 40 | Drawing ink | 18% |
← Chapter 32: Dyes, tanning extracts, paints and inks
Related HSN codes
3201Ttanning extracts of vegetable origin, tannins and their3214Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking3202Synthetic organic tanning substances, inorganic tanning3213Artists', students' or signboard painters' colours3203Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin3212Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks?
The HSN code for printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks is 3215, under Chapter 32 (Dyes, tanning extracts, paints and inks).
What is the GST rate on printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks?
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks is taxed at 18% GST under HSN code 3215.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.