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 or export of Food colors.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32030020

HSN Code 32030020 relates to the following description.

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%

What does HSN Code 32030020 not include?

Food colors does not include products with the following descriptions.

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

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

HSN Code 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

HSN Code 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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32030020 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹131 Cr

+2.35% vs FY 2023-24

0.0036% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹65 Cr

+32.34% vs FY 2023-24

0.0011% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹65 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1950 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3203

FY 2024-25

55.19%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3203’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 60.38% of Sub-Chapter 3203’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3203

FY 2024-25

#1 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3203

Import-side rank: #1 of 5

At a glance

18.21%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#2331

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+37.48%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

55.19%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3203

Share of Sub-Chapter 3203 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32030020

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2912

Balance

+37.41

Exports

47.98 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

— YoY

39.17% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

10.57 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

11.75% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2606

Balance

+45.15

Exports

61.56 ₹ Cr

0.0028% share

+28.30% YoY

44.08% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

16.41 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+55.25% YoY

14.77% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2307

Balance

+47.99

Exports

81.40 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

+32.23% YoY

43.01% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

33.41 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+103.60% YoY

30.60% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2724

Balance

+44.76

Exports

78.84 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

−3.15% YoY

41.51% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

34.08 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+2.01% YoY

31.92% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2626

Balance

+54.57

Exports

93.03 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+18.00% YoY

53.19% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

38.46 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+12.85% YoY

32.33% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2282

Balance

+78.42

Exports

127.90 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

+37.48% YoY

54.15% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

49.48 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+28.65% YoY

54.11% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2331

Balance

+65.43

Exports

130.91 ₹ Cr

0.0036% share

+2.35% YoY

55.19% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

65.48 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+32.34% YoY

60.38% of Sub-Ch. 3203

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

18.21% /yr

Imports

35.52% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 3203 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹237.19 Cr

Import

₹108.44 Cr

Trade Balance

+128.75

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 32030020 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 18.21% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32030020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 18.21% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹47.98 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹130.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32030020 Ranked #2331 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32030020 ranks #2331 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3203, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #1950 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 32030020 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32030020 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 37.48% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹65.43 Crore in HSN Code 32030020 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹130.91 Cr exceeded imports of ₹65.48 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹65.43 Crore — ranking #1950 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 35.52% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Food colors

India's imports under HSN Code 32030020 have grown at 35.52% CAGR, reaching ₹65.48 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 32030020 Contributes 55.19% of Sub-Chapter 3203 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3203, HSN Code 32030020 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 55.19% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 60.38% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32030020 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

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.