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# HSN Code 32041800: Carotenoid Colouring Matters

- [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 : Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32041800 ?

It includes Carotenoid Colouring Matters

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Carotenoid Colouring Matters?

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 Carotenoid Colouring Matters?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Carotenoid Colouring Matters?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Carotenoid Colouring Matters is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Carotenoid Colouring Matters?

Under HSN 32041800, Carotenoid Colouring Matters attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 32041800 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹5 Cr — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹26 Cr (+46.24% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹21 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9581 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3204: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.97%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3204: #128 of 243 by export value; import-side #26

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #6536 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3204: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32041800

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 14.20 | 0.0002% | — | 0.57% | −14.20 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 17.80 | 0.0003% | +25.35% | 0.73% | −17.80 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.31 | 0.0001% | — | 0.03% | 26.03 | 0.0004% | +46.24% | 0.97% | −20.72 | #6536 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32041800 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 32041800

India exported ₹5.31 Crore worth of Carotenoid Colouring Matters in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 32041800 ranked #6536 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32041800 ranks #6536 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3204, it ranks #128 of 243. By trade surplus, it ranks #9581 of 12657.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹20.72 Crore in HSN Code 32041800 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹26.03 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.31 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹20.72 Crore — ranking #9581 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 32041800 contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 3204 exports — ranked #128

Among the 243 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3204, HSN Code 32041800 ranks #128 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.97% share (rank #26).

## 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 |
| #128 | HSN Code 32041800: Carotenoid Colouring Matters (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |