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3208.10

Subheading in 3208 — Paints and varnishes

Based on polyesters

$35MIndia’s exports in 2025
73countries bought from India in 2025
8,171tonnes shipped in 2025
35%of 3208 exports

India’s exports, year by year

US$, calendar years, all destinations combined. Source: UN Comtrade (India’s own reports).

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. Russian Federation
  2. United Arab Emirates
  3. Türkiye
  4. Kenya
  5. Djibouti
  6. Thailand
  7. Bangladesh
  8. Japan
  9. Sri Lanka
  10. Nepal

Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
3208.10.10Based on polyesters: Enamels18%
3208.10.20Based on polyesters: Lacquers18%
3208.10.30Based on polyesters: Varnishes18%
3208.10.90Based on polyesters: Other18%

GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Where two rates are shown, the rate depends on a condition in the GST notification: open the code for the exact rule. Exports are zero-rated supplies.

Other codes in 3208