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# HSN Code 32041421: Direct Red 2 Azo Dye (Congo Red)

- [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 3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3204/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter : Direct dyes and preparations based thereon : Direct red (azo) : Congo red | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32041421 ?

It includes Direct Red 2 Azo Dye (Congo Red)

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Direct Red 2 Azo Dye (Congo Red)?

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 Direct Red 2 Azo Dye (Congo Red)?

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.

### How much GST applies to Direct Red 2 Azo Dye (Congo Red)?

Under HSN 32041421, Direct Red 2 Azo Dye (Congo Red) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Direct Red 2 Azo Dye (Congo Red) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Direct Red 2 Azo Dye (Congo Red); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Direct Red 2 Azo Dye (Congo Red)?

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 32041421 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (+20.83% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4054 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3204: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3204: #141 of 243 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 7.02% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7233 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +29.22% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3204: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32041421

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. 3204 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3204 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.93 | 0.0001% | — | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.88 | #6985 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.54 | 0.0001% | −20.21% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.54 | #7205 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.99 | 0.0001% | +29.22% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.99 | #6998 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.17 | 0.0001% | +9.05% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.17 | #7223 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.67 | 0.0001% | +23.04% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.67 | #7121 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.40 | 0.0001% | −10.11% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.40 | #7393 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.90 | 0.0001% | +20.83% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.90 | #7233 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 7.02%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32041421 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 7.02% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 32041421 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.02% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.93 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.90 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32041421 ranked #7233 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32041421 ranks #7233 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3204, it ranks #141 of 243. By trade surplus, it ranks #4054 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32041421 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32041421 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 29.22% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.90 Crore in HSN Code 32041421 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.90 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.90 Crore — ranking #4054 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 32041421 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 3204 exports — ranked #141

Among the 243 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3204, HSN Code 32041421 ranks #141 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3204

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 32041751: Pigment Blue 15 (Phthalocyanine)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32041751/) | ₹2,452 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 32041680: Reactive Black Dyes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32041680/) | ₹1,959 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 32041650: Blue Reactive Dyes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32041650/) | ₹1,218 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 32041761: Pigment Green 7 (Phthalocyanine)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32041761/) | ₹1,149 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 32041719: Other Pigment Yellows](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32041719/) | ₹800 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 32041740: Pigment Violets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32041740/) | ₹791 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 32041739: Other Pigment Reds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32041739/) | ₹768 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 32041630: Red Reactive Dyes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32041630/) | ₹760 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 32041218: Other Non-Azo Acid Green Dyes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32041218/) | ₹636 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 32041759: Other Pigment Blues](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32041759/) | ₹633 Cr |
| #141 | HSN Code 32041421: Direct Red 2 Azo Dye (Congo Red) (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |