HSN Code 32030030: Colouring matter: Lac-dye

HSN Code 32030030 represents Colouring matter: Lac-dye under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Colouring matter: Lac-dye correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32030030, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Colouring matter: Lac-dye.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32030030

HSN Code 32030030 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 : Lac-dye

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 32030030 not include?

Colouring matter: Lac-dye 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 32030020

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

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 32030030 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

₹5 Cr

+101.21% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+26.87% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹4 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3828 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3203

FY 2024-25

2.10%

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

Import side: 0.78% of Sub-Chapter 3203’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3203

FY 2024-25

#5 of 5

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

Import-side rank: #5 of 5

At a glance

68.25%

Export CAGR

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

#6610

National Export Rank

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

+3,152.38%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

2.10%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3203

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #8751

Balance

−0.70

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.18% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

1.02% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8661

Balance

−0.72

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+18.18% YoY

0.19% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+6.52% YoY

0.88% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8696

Balance

−2.11

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

0.00% YoY

0.14% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

2.37 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+141.84% YoY

2.17% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9176

Balance

−1.54

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−19.23% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

1.75 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−26.16% YoY

1.64% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6110

Balance

+6.05

Exports

6.83 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+3,152.38% YoY

3.90% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−55.43% YoY

0.66% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #7351

Balance

+1.81

Exports

2.48 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−63.69% YoY

1.05% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−14.10% YoY

0.73% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6610

Balance

+4.14

Exports

4.99 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+101.21% YoY

2.10% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+26.87% YoY

0.78% of Sub-Ch. 3203

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

68.25% /yr

Imports

−1.31% /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 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32030030 and GST compliance.

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.

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