GST rates and HSN code for Paint remover.
| Chapter | Description | HSN Code | Rate (%) | CESS (%) | Effective Date | Rate Revision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous chemical products | Organic Composite Solvents And Thinners, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included; Prepared Paint Or Varnish Removers | 3814 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – |
| Organic Composite Solvents And Thinners, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included; Prepared Paint Or Varnish Removers | 381400 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
| Organic Composite Solvents And Thinners, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included; Prepared Paint Or Varnish Removers Organic Composite Solvents And Thinners, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included; Prepared Paint Or Varnish Removers: Organic Composite Solvents A | 38140010 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
| Organic Composite Solvents And Thinners, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included; Prepared Paint Or Varnish Removers Organic Composite Solvents And Thinners, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included; Prepared Paint Or Varnish Removers: Prepared Paint Or Varnish Re | 38140020 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 | – | |
| Miscellaneous manufactured articles | Brooms, Brushes (Including Brushes Constituting Parts Of Machines, Appliances Or Vehicles), Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers, Not Motorised, Mops And Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots And Tufts For Broom Or Brush Making; Paint Pads And Rollers; Squee | 96031000 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Brooms, Brushes (Including Brushes Constituting Parts Of Machines, Appliances Or Vehicles), Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers, Not Motorised, Mops And Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots And Tufts For Broom Or Brush Making; Paint Pads And Rollers; Squee | 96033090 | 18% | – | 22/09/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Brooms, Brushes (Including Brushes Constituting Parts Of Machines, Appliances Or Vehicles), Handoperated Mechanical Floor Sweepers, Not Motorised, Mops And Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots And Tufts For Broom Or Brush Making; Paint Pads And Rollers; Squeeg | 9603 | 0 | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Brooms, Brushes (Including Brushes Constituting Parts Of Machines, Appliances Or Vehicles), Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers, Not Motorised, Mops And Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots And Tufts For Broom Or Brush Making; Paint Pads And Rollers; Squee | 96033010 | 18% | – | 22/09/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Brooms, Brushes (Including Brushes Constituting Parts Of Machines, Appliances Or Vehicles), Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers, Not Motorised, Mops And Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots And Tufts For Broom Or Brush Making; Paint Pads And Rollers; Squee | 96032900 | 18% | – | 22/09/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Brooms, Brushes (Including Brushes Constituting Parts Of Machines, Appliances Or Vehicles), Handoperated Mechanical Floor Sweepers, Not Motorised, Mops And Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots And Tufts For Broom Or Brush Making; Paint Pads And Rollers; Squeeg | 9603 | 18% | – | 22/09/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Brooms, Brushes (Including Brushes Constituting Parts Of Machines, Appliances Or Vehicles), Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers, Not Motorised, Mops And Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots And Tufts For Broom Or Brush Making; Paint Pads And Rollers; Squee | 96034010 | 18% | – | 22/09/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Brooms, Brushes (Including Brushes Constituting Parts Of Machines, Appliances Or Vehicles), Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers, Not Motorised, Mops And Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots And Tufts For Broom Or Brush Making; Paint Pads And Rollers; Squee | 96033020 | 18% | – | 22/09/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Paint, Distemper, Varnish Or Similar Brushes (Other Than Brushes Of Sub-Heading 9603 30); Paint Pads And Rollers | 960340 | 18% | – | 22/09/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Brooms, Brushes (Including Brushes Constituting Parts Of Machines, Appliances Or Vehicles), Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers, Not Motorised, Mops And Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots And Tufts For Broom Or Brush Making; Paint Pads And Rollers; Squee | 96034020 | 18% | – | 22/09/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Brooms, Brushes (Including Brushes Constituting Parts Of Machines, Appliances Or Vehicles), Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers, Not Motorised, Mops And Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots And Tufts For Broom Or Brush Making; Paint Pads And Rollers; Squee | 96032100 | 18% | – | 22/09/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Brooms, Brushes (Including Brushes Constituting Parts Of Machines, Appliances Or Vehicles), Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers, Not Motorised, Mops And Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots And Tufts For Broom Or Brush Making; Paint Pads And Rollers; Squee | 96035000 | 18% | – | 22/09/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Brooms, Brushes (Including Brushes Constituting Parts Of Machines, Appliances Or Vehicles), Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers, Not Motorised, Mops And Feather Dusters; Prepared Knots And Tufts For Broom Or Brush Making; Paint Pads And Rollers; Squee | 96039000 | 18% | – | 22/09/2017 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal | Wood In The Rough, Whether Or Not Stripped Of Bark Or Sapwood, Or Roughly Squared – Treated With Paint, Stains, Creosote Or Other Preservatives | 44031000 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles | Electrical Machines And Apparatus Having Individual Functions, Not Specified Or Included Elsewhere In This Chapter – Other Machines And Apparatus — Video Special Effect Equipments —- Paint Box | 85437034 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Electrical Machines And Apparatus Having Individual Functions, Not Specified Or Included Elsewhere In This Chapter – Other Machines And Apparatus: – Other: – Video Special Effect Equipments: Paint Box | 85438944 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Whether you’re tackling a DIY project or working on a large-scale industrial stripping job, paint removers are indispensable for preparing surfaces. For manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of these chemical products in India, understanding the correct HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code is crucial for accurate GST (Goods and Services Tax) compliance.
The classification of paint removers is quite straightforward, as they fall under a dedicated chapter for chemical products.
Paint removers are classified under:
Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products.
This chapter includes a range of prepared chemical products not specified elsewhere. Within this chapter, paint removers have a very specific and clear classification:
And within this heading, there’s a dedicated 8-digit HSN code for paint removers:
This code explicitly identifies products designed to remove paint or varnish. It distinguishes them from general “organic composite solvents and thinners” which fall under a different sub-code (38140010) even though they are part of the same broader heading.
The GST rate for paint removers classified under HSN 38140020 is 18%. This rate has been in effect since November 15, 2017.
It’s important to differentiate paint removers from other products that might seem related due to the word “paint” in their description:
The clear and concise classification of “prepared paint or varnish removers” under HSN 38140020 makes it relatively easy for businesses to ensure compliance. Always double-check your product’s specific chemical composition and intended use against the HSN descriptions to confirm the correct code.
The primary HSN Chapter for Paint Removers is Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products.
The specific HSN code for Prepared Paint Removers is 38140020.
The GST rate for Paint Removers is 18%.
The 18% GST rate for Paint Removers became effective on November 15, 2017.
You can find official information on the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) website and through official GST notifications.
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