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HSN Code 32030090: Other Vegetable or Animal Colouring Matter and Preparations

HSN Code 32030090 represents Other Vegetable or Animal Colouring Matter and Preparations under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Vegetable or Animal Colouring Matter and Preparations correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32030090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Vegetable or Animal Colouring Matter and Preparations.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32030090

HSN Code 32030090 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 : Other

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 32030090 not include?

Other Vegetable or Animal Colouring Matter and Preparations 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 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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32030090 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

₹61 Cr

+20.82% vs FY 2024-25

0.0016% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹29 Cr

+54.69% vs FY 2024-25

0.0004% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹32 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2551 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3203

FY 2025-26

21.03%

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

Import side: 27.00% of Sub-Chapter 3203’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3203

FY 2025-26

#2 of 5

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

Import-side rank: #2 of 5

At a glance

12.62%

Export CAGR

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

#3492

National Export Rank

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

+62.73%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

21.03%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3203

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32030090

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 #3730

Balance

−21.01

Exports

26.55 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

— YoY

21.68% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

47.56 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

— YoY

52.88% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3623

Balance

−13.69

Exports

29.30 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+10.36% YoY

20.98% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

42.99 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−9.61% YoY

38.70% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3392

Balance

−23.23

Exports

36.46 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+24.44% YoY

19.26% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

59.69 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+38.85% YoY

54.68% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3130

Balance

+4.34

Exports

59.33 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+62.73% YoY

31.24% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

54.99 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−7.87% YoY

51.50% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3849

Balance

−26.29

Exports

37.75 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−36.37% YoY

21.58% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

64.04 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+16.46% YoY

53.84% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3634

Balance

+20.64

Exports

46.63 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+23.52% YoY

19.74% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

25.99 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−59.42% YoY

28.42% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3621

Balance

+32.06

Exports

50.49 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+8.28% YoY

21.29% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

18.43 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−29.09% YoY

17.00% of Sub-Ch. 3203

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #3492

Balance

+32.49

Exports

61.00 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+20.82% YoY

21.03% of Sub-Ch. 3203

Imports

28.51 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+54.69% YoY

27.00% of Sub-Ch. 3203

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

12.62% /yr

Imports

−7.05% /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 32030090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 12.62% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32030090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.62% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹26.55 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹61.00 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 32030090 Ranked #3492 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 32030090 ranks #3492 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3203, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #2551 of 12872.

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 ₹32.49 Crore in HSN Code 32030090 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹61.00 Cr exceeded imports of ₹28.51 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹32.49 Crore — ranking #2551 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −7.05% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Vegetable or Animal Colouring Matter and Preparations

India's imports under HSN Code 32030090 have grown at −7.05% CAGR, reaching ₹28.51 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 32030090 Contributes 21.03% 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 21.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 27.00% share (rank #2).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32030090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 32030090 ?

It includes Other Vegetable or Animal Colouring Matter and Preparations

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Vegetable or Animal Colouring Matter and Preparations is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Vegetable or Animal Colouring Matter and Preparations?

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 Other Vegetable or Animal Colouring Matter and Preparations?

Under HSN 32030090, Other Vegetable or Animal Colouring Matter and Preparations attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Vegetable or Animal Colouring Matter and Preparations?

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 Other Vegetable or Animal Colouring Matter and Preparations?

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

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