Lekhae

HSN 3209: Paints and varnishes

HSN code 3209 covers: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.

After the 22 Sep 2025 reform most goods fall under 5% or 18% GST (a few sin/luxury items are 40%). We don't show an exact rate for this specific code because it isn't verified — check the CBIC rate finder or your CA, then enter that rate when you invoice.

Rates were revised in the 22 Sep 2025 GST reform (now a two-slab 5% / 18% structure for most goods, with a 40% slab for sin/luxury items). This is a reference, not tax advice — confirm the exact rate for your specific item with your CA.

What's inside 3209

This heading has 2 subheadings, including: Paints and varnishes; based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, Paints and varnishes; (based on polymers other than acrylic or vinyl), dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.

Related

Make this invoice now, free, no signup. Correct GST + a UPI QR your client scans to pay you straight to your own UPI.

Open the free GST invoice generator →