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HSN Code 32030020: Non-Synthetic Food Colours

HSN Code 32030020 represents Non-Synthetic Food Colours under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Non-Synthetic Food Colours 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 Non-Synthetic Food Colours.

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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?

Non-Synthetic Food Colours 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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32030020 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹163 Cr

+24.58% vs FY 2024-25

0.0042% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹41 Cr

−36.77% vs FY 2024-25

0.0006% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹122 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1544 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3203

FY 2025-26

56.23%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3203’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 39.21% of Sub-Chapter 3203’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3203

FY 2025-26

#1 of 5

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 5

At a glance

19.10%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#2204

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+37.48%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

56.23%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3203

Share of Sub-Chapter 3203 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32030020

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, 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

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #2204

Balance

+121.69

Exports

163.09 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

+24.58% YoY

56.23% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

41.40 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−36.77% YoY

39.21% of Sub-Ch. 3203

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

19.10% /yr

Imports

21.54% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 3203 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹290.05 Cr

Import

₹105.58 Cr

Trade Balance

+184.47

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: 19.10% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32030020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.10% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹47.98 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹163.09 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 32030020 Ranked #2204 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 32030020 ranks #2204 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3203, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #1544 of 12872.

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 ₹121.69 Crore in HSN Code 32030020 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹163.09 Cr exceeded imports of ₹41.40 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹121.69 Crore — ranking #1544 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 21.54% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Non-Synthetic Food Colours

India's imports under HSN Code 32030020 have grown at 21.54% CAGR, reaching ₹41.40 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 32030020 Contributes 56.23% 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 56.23% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 39.21% share (rank #1).

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What products are classified under HSN 32030020 ?

It includes Non-Synthetic Food Colours

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Non-Synthetic Food Colours?

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 Non-Synthetic Food Colours is sold with other items?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Non-Synthetic Food Colours?

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 Non-Synthetic Food Colours?

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 Non-Synthetic Food Colours?

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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