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3208.90

Subheading in 3208 — Paints and varnishes

Paints and varnishes — other types

$52MIndia’s exports in 2025
119countries bought from India in 2025
14,883tonnes shipped in 2025
51%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. Russian Federation
  3. Nepal
  4. Bangladesh
  5. Nigeria
  6. Bhutan
  7. Sri Lanka
  8. Thailand
  9. Australia
  10. Germany

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

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
3208.90.11Based on cellulose nitrate or other cellulose derivatives: Nitrocellulose lacquers18%
3208.90.19Based on cellulose nitrate or other cellulose derivatives: Other18%
3208.90.21Enamels: Synthetic enamel, ultra white paints18%
3208.90.22Enamels: Synthetic enamel, other colours18%
3208.90.29Enamels: Other18%
3208.90.30Other: Lacquers18%
3208.90.41Varnishes: Insulating varnish18%
3208.90.49Varnishes: Other18%
3208.90.50Other: Slip agents18%
3208.90.90Other: 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