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3208.20

Subheading in 3208 — Paints and varnishes

Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers

$14MIndia’s exports in 2025
74countries bought from India in 2025
3,145tonnes shipped in 2025
14%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. United Arab Emirates
  2. Australia
  3. Bangladesh
  4. Thailand
  5. Rep. of Korea
  6. Philippines
  7. Russian Federation
  8. Japan
  9. Saudi Arabia
  10. New Zealand

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

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
3208.20.10Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers: Enamels18%
3208.20.20Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers: Lacquers18%
3208.20.30Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers: Varnishes18%
3208.20.90Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers: 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