HSN Code 32030020: Food colors

HSN Code 32030020 represents Food colors under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Food colors correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32030020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Food colors.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
32	Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter;paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks	3203	Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin	Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin : Food colours other than synthetic	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin : Food colours other than synthetic

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

3203 – Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin

CGST 9%

SGST 9%

IGST 18%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
32030010	Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined;preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin : Cutch (Catechu) extracts
32030030	Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin : Lac-dye
32030040	Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin : Natural indigo
32030090	Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin : Other

HSN Code 32030010

Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined;preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin : Cutch (Catechu) extracts

HSN Code 32030030

HSN Code 32030040

HSN Code 32030090

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What products are classified under HSN 32030020 ?

It includes Food colors

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Food colors?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Food colors is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Food colors; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Food colors?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Food colors?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Food colors?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

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The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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