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# HSN Code 32041488: Non-Azo Direct Black Dyes

- [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 dyes (non-azo) : Blacks | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32041488 ?

It includes Non-Azo Direct Black Dyes

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Non-Azo Direct Black Dyes?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Non-Azo Direct Black Dyes?

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 Non-Azo Direct Black Dyes is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Non-Azo Direct Black Dyes; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Non-Azo Direct Black Dyes?

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 Non-Azo Direct Black Dyes?

Under HSN 32041488, Non-Azo Direct Black Dyes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Non-Azo Direct Black Dyes?

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 32041488 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹75 Cr (−3.52% YoY) — 0.0020% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+10.53% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹74 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1833 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3204: 0.37% of its exports; import side 0.02%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3204: #47 of 243 by export value; import-side #107

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -4.04% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3057 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +18.15% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3204: 0.37% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32041488

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 | 95.78 | 0.0042% | — | 0.54% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | +95.18 | #2068 |
| FY 2019-20 | 97.01 | 0.0044% | +1.28% | 0.51% | 1.49 | 0.0000% | +148.33% | 0.06% | +95.52 | #2050 |
| FY 2020-21 | 77.08 | 0.0036% | −20.54% | 0.44% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −61.07% | 0.03% | +76.50 | #2365 |
| FY 2021-22 | 91.07 | 0.0029% | +18.15% | 0.40% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.01% | +90.78 | #2549 |
| FY 2022-23 | 96.66 | 0.0027% | +6.14% | 0.50% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −20.69% | 0.01% | +96.43 | #2576 |
| FY 2023-24 | 77.53 | 0.0021% | −19.79% | 0.43% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +65.22% | 0.02% | +77.15 | #2914 |
| FY 2024-25 | 74.80 | 0.0020% | −3.52% | 0.37% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +10.53% | 0.02% | +74.38 | #3057 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -4.04%/yr, imports -5.77%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32041488 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -4.04% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 32041488 have declined at a compound annual rate of -4.04% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹95.78 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹74.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32041488 ranked #3057 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32041488 ranks #3057 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3204, it ranks #47 of 243. By trade surplus, it ranks #1833 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32041488 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32041488 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 18.15% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹74.38 Crore in HSN Code 32041488 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹74.80 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.42 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹74.38 Crore — ranking #1833 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -5.77% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Non-Azo Direct Black Dyes

India's imports under HSN Code 32041488 have grown at -5.77% CAGR, reaching ₹0.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32041488 contributes 0.37% of Sub-Chapter 3204 exports — ranked #47

Among the 243 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3204, HSN Code 32041488 ranks #47 by export value — accounting for 0.37% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #107).

## 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 |
| #47 | HSN Code 32041488: Non-Azo Direct Black Dyes (this hsn code) | ₹75 Cr |