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# HSN Code 32030090: Colouring matter: Other

- [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32030090 ?

It includes Colouring matter: Other

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

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Colouring matter: Other?

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

### How much GST applies to Colouring matter: Other?

Under HSN 32030090, Colouring matter: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Colouring matter: Other?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Colouring matter: Other?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 32030090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹50 Cr (+8.28% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹18 Cr (−29.09% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹32 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2479 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3203: 21.29% of its exports; import side 17.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3203: #2 of 5 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 11.31% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3621 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +62.73% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3203: 21.29% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32030090

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 | 26.55 | 0.0012% | — | 21.68% | 47.56 | 0.0013% | — | 52.88% | −21.01 | #3730 |
| FY 2019-20 | 29.30 | 0.0013% | +10.36% | 20.98% | 42.99 | 0.0013% | −9.61% | 38.70% | −13.69 | #3623 |
| FY 2020-21 | 36.46 | 0.0017% | +24.44% | 19.26% | 59.69 | 0.0020% | +38.85% | 54.68% | −23.23 | #3392 |
| FY 2021-22 | 59.33 | 0.0019% | +62.73% | 31.24% | 54.99 | 0.0012% | −7.87% | 51.50% | +4.34 | #3130 |
| FY 2022-23 | 37.75 | 0.0010% | −36.37% | 21.58% | 64.04 | 0.0011% | +16.46% | 53.84% | −26.29 | #3849 |
| FY 2023-24 | 46.63 | 0.0013% | +23.52% | 19.74% | 25.99 | 0.0005% | −59.42% | 28.42% | +20.64 | #3634 |
| FY 2024-25 | 50.49 | 0.0014% | +8.28% | 21.29% | 18.43 | 0.0003% | −29.09% | 17.00% | +32.06 | #3621 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 11.31%/yr, imports -14.62%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32030090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 11.31% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 32030090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.31% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹26.55 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹50.49 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32030090 ranked #3621 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32030090 ranks #3621 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3203, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #2479 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32030090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32030090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 62.73% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹32.06 Crore in HSN Code 32030090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹50.49 Cr exceeded imports of ₹18.43 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹32.06 Crore — ranking #2479 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -14.62% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Colouring matter: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 32030090 have grown at -14.62% CAGR, reaching ₹18.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32030090 contributes 21.29% of Sub-Chapter 3203 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3203, HSN Code 32030090 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 21.29% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 17.00% share (rank #2).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32030030/) | ₹5 Cr |