Calculate GST for Printing Ink
Calculate GST on industrial printing inks, writing inks, screen inks, and cartridge refills.
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GST Rate Explanation
Printing ink (HSN 3215) was revised to 18% to bring it in parity with chemical pigments and solve raw material input-tax credit blockages.
Visual Tax Split & Collection Rules
Within State (CGST + SGST)
When supply is within the same state (intrastate), the CGST and SGST are collected. The total tax is split 50/50 between Central and State governments.
Across States (IGST)
When supply spans across states (interstate), a single Integrated GST of 18% is collected in full by the Central government before allocation.
GST Rate Structure Slabs
| Tax Slab | CGST (Central) | SGST (State) | IGST (Integrated) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | Exempted / Nil rated goods |
| 5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.0% | Essential items & services |
| 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% | 12.0% | Standard reduced rate items |
| 18% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 18.0% | Standard general rate items |
| 28% | 14.0% | 14.0% | 28.0% | Luxury / Sin goods & services |
GST Calculation Examples
Bulk cyan/magenta solvent ink drum
Add GST (Exclusive)
Formula: Amount + (Amount × Rate%)
Base Amount: ₹4,500.00
GST (18%): ₹810.00
Total: ₹5,310.00
Remove GST (Inclusive)
Formula: Amount − (Amount / (1 + Rate%))
Total Amount: ₹4,500.00
Base Amount: ₹3,813.56
GST Included: ₹686.44
Office laser printer toner cartridge replacement
Add GST (Exclusive)
Formula: Amount + (Amount × Rate%)
Base Amount: ₹1,800.00
GST (18%): ₹324.00
Total: ₹2,124.00
Remove GST (Inclusive)
Formula: Amount − (Amount / (1 + Rate%))
Total Amount: ₹1,800.00
Base Amount: ₹1,525.42
GST Included: ₹274.58
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Tax Disclaimer Notice
All printing inks are subject to the uniform 18% rate, irrespective of packaging size.