India HS Code

HS Code 321511: Printing ink : Black in India

Q: Is HS code 321511 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 321511 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. India extends it under PCT / ITC-HS.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 321511?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 321511 in India?

The official source is https://www.cbic.gov.in/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 321511 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 321511 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Printing ink : Black. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 321511 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks, Heading 3215: Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid.

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Classification Path of HS Code 321511 in India

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 32

Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks

HS Code 3215

Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid

HS Code 321511

Printing ink : Black

HS Code 32151110

BLACK LITHOGRAPHIC INK AND JELLY

HS Code 32151120

BLACK NEWSPAPER INK

HS Code 32151130

BLACK ROTARY INK

HS Code 32151140

BLACK SCREEN PRINTING INK

HS Code 32151190

OTHER BLACK PRINTING INK

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 321511 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 3215

Top India import Product Under HS Code 3215

1 321519: Printing ink : Other $121.8M 2 321590: Other $77.2M 3 321511: Printing ink : Black $60.1M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 3215

1 321519: Printing ink : Other $188.5M 2 321511: Printing ink : Black $38.3M 3 321590: Other $14.9M

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Related HS Code to India Black Printing Ink (321511)

HS Code 32151110

BLACK LITHOGRAPHIC INK AND JELLY

BLACK SCREEN PRINTING INK

HS Code 32151190

OTHER BLACK PRINTING INK

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 321511 in India?

HS code 321511 covers Printing ink : Black in India. It sits in Chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks), Heading 3215 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 321511 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 321511?

Where can I officially look up HS code 321511 in India?