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HSN 320618% GSTITC EligibleRCM: Check notificationsLast reviewed: 22 Jan 2026

OTHER COLOURING MATTER

GST rate for HSN 3206 is 18%. Use the calculator, copy invoice-ready details, and verify ITC/RCM hints before filing (FY 2025–26).

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Quick summary
TypeGoods
Intra-state split9% CGST + 9% SGST
Inter-state18% IGST
Tip: Compare nearby headings and chapter notes to avoid wrong classification.

GST Rate for HSN 3206

18%

Specific items under 3206

HSN CodeDescriptionGST Rate
320611CONTAINING 80% OR MORE BY WEIGHT OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE CALCULATED ON THE DRY MATTER :18%
320619OTHER18%
320620PIGMENTS AND PREPARATIONS BASED ON CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS18%
320641UTRAMARINE AND PREPARATIONS BASED THEREON18%
320642LITHOPONE AND OTHER PIGMENTS AND PREPARATIONS BASED ON ZINC SULPHIDE18%
320649OTHER :18%
320650INORGANIC PRODUCTS OF A KIND USED AS LUMINOPHORES18%
32061110PEARLSENT PIGMENT (TITANIUM DIOXIDE, COATED MICANANEOUS AND LUSTRES PEARL PIGMENT)18%
32061190OTHER18%
32061900OTHER18%
32062000PIGMENTS AND PREPARATIONS BASED ON CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS18%
32063000OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PREPARATIONS AS SPECIFIED IN NOTE 3 TO THIS CHAPTER, OTHER THAN THOSE OF HEADINGS 3203, 3204 OR 3205; INORGANIC PRODUCTS OF A KIND USED AS LUMINOPHORES, WHETHER OR NOT CHEMICALLY DEFINED - PIGMENTS AND PREPARATIONS BASED ON CADMIUM COMPOUNDS18%
32064100UTRAMARINE AND PREPARATIONS BASED THEREON18%
32064200LITHOPONE AND OTHER PIGMENTS AND PREPARATIONS BASED ON ZINC SULPHIDE18%
32064300OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PREPARATIONS AS SPECIFIED IN NOTE 3 TO THIS CHAPTER, OTHER THAN THOSE OF HEADINGS 3203, 3204 OR 3205; INORGANIC PRODUCTS OF A KIND USED AS LUMINOPHORES, WHETHER OR NOT CHEMICALLY DEFINED - OTHER COLOURING MATTER AND OTHER PREPARATIONS : PIGMENTS AND PREPARATIONS BASED ON HEXACYANOFERRATES (FERROCYANIDES AND FERRICYANIDES)18%
32064910RED OXIDE18%
32064920PERSIAN RED18%
32064930YELLOW OCHRE18%
32064940BRONZE POWDER18%
32064990OTHER18%
32065000INORGANIC PRODUCTS OF A KIND USED AS LUMINOPHORES18%

Tax calculator for HSN 3206

Enter a taxable value to calculate GST. You can use this for a quick invoice estimate.

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Not legal advice • Verify before filing • For services (99), place-of-supply rules can change tax type.

Invoice example (₹1,000 taxable value)

Intra-state (CGST + SGST)
Taxable value₹1,000
CGST (9%)90.00
SGST (9%)90.00
Total invoice1180.00
Inter-state (IGST)
Taxable value₹1,000
IGST (18%)180.00
Total invoice1180.00
Chapter note
Tanning Extracts, Dyes, Paints, Varnishes, Putty. Paints are 18%.

Compliance pointers (ITC / RCM / classification)

ITC hint

Input Tax Credit depends on usage conditions, restrictions, and supplier eligibility. Treat this as a quick hint — verify for edge cases.

ITC Eligible
RCM / special cases

Reverse Charge is notification-based and can depend on supplier status and transaction type. If you see a warning, double-check notifications and your invoice terms.

No chapter-level RCM note found. Still verify based on notification + supplier category.
Classification checks
  • Compare adjacent headings within Chapter 32 before finalizing.
  • Use chapter notes to avoid common confusions (materials vs finished goods, kits, etc.).
  • For services (99), place-of-supply can change whether IGST/CGST+SGST applies.

FAQs for HSN 3206

What is the GST rate for HSN 3206?

GST rate for HSN 3206 is 18%. Always verify the latest CBIC/GST notifications for changes.

Is HSN mandatory on invoices?

HSN is generally required on B2B invoices; the number of digits depends on turnover and the nature of supply. Exports/imports typically use more detailed codes.

How do I use this code on an invoice?

Add HSN 3206 in the line item and apply GST @ 18%. For intra-state supplies: 9% CGST + 9% SGST. For inter-state supplies: 18% IGST.

Does ITC apply for this HSN?

ITC depends on conditions and restrictions under GST law, plus the nature of usage and supplier eligibility. Use the ITC badge as a hint and verify with your CA for edge cases.

Can Reverse Charge (RCM) apply here?

RCM is notification-based and depends on the supply category, supplier status, and transaction type. If you see an RCM note, treat it as a “verify” signal.

What if I pick the wrong HSN?

Wrong classification can cause rate mismatch, notices, interest/penalty exposure, and reconciliation issues. Compare nearby headings and chapter notes before finalizing.

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