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# HSN Code 32030030: Colouring matter: Lac-dye

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 32: Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/)
- [Sub-chapter 3203: Vegetable or animal dye extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3203/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32030030 ?

It includes Colouring matter: Lac-dye

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Colouring matter: Lac-dye?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Colouring matter: Lac-dye?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Colouring matter: Lac-dye is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Colouring matter: Lac-dye; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Colouring matter: Lac-dye?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Colouring matter: Lac-dye?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 32030030 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (+101.21% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+26.87% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹4 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3828 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3203: 2.10% of its exports; import side 0.78%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3203: #5 of 5 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 68.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6610 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +3,152.38% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3203: 2.10% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32030030

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

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3203 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3203 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.18% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.02% | −0.70 | #8751 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +18.18% | 0.19% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +6.52% | 0.88% | −0.72 | #8661 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.14% | 2.37 | 0.0001% | +141.84% | 2.17% | −2.11 | #8696 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −19.23% | 0.11% | 1.75 | 0.0000% | −26.16% | 1.64% | −1.54 | #9176 |
| FY 2022-23 | 6.83 | 0.0002% | +3,152.38% | 3.90% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −55.43% | 0.66% | +6.05 | #6110 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.48 | 0.0001% | −63.69% | 1.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −14.10% | 0.73% | +1.81 | #7351 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.99 | 0.0001% | +101.21% | 2.10% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +26.87% | 0.78% | +4.14 | #6610 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 68.25%/yr, imports -1.31%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32030030 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 68.25% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 32030030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 68.25% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.22 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32030030 ranked #6610 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32030030 ranks #6610 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3203, it ranks #5 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #3828 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32030030 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32030030 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 3,152.38% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹4.14 Crore in HSN Code 32030030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹4.99 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.85 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹4.14 Crore — ranking #3828 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -1.31% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Colouring matter: Lac-dye

India's imports under HSN Code 32030030 have grown at -1.31% CAGR, reaching ₹0.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32030030 contributes 2.10% of Sub-Chapter 3203 exports — ranked #5

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3203, HSN Code 32030030 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 2.10% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.78% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3203

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 32030020: Food colors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32030020/) | ₹131 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 32030090: Colouring matter: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32030090/) | ₹50 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 32030010: Cutch extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32030010/) | ₹39 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 32030040: Natural Indigo](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32030040/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 32030030: Colouring matter: Lac-dye (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |