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# HSN Code 32041982: Food Yellow 4 Dye (Tartrazine)

- [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 : Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the sub-headings 3204 11 to 3204 19 : Food colouring matters : Yellow 4 (tartrazine) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32041982 ?

It includes Food Yellow 4 Dye (Tartrazine)

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Food Yellow 4 Dye (Tartrazine)?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Food Yellow 4 Dye (Tartrazine) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Food Yellow 4 Dye (Tartrazine); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Food Yellow 4 Dye (Tartrazine)?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Food Yellow 4 Dye (Tartrazine)?

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 Food Yellow 4 Dye (Tartrazine)?

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

### How much GST applies to Food Yellow 4 Dye (Tartrazine)?

Under HSN 32041982, Food Yellow 4 Dye (Tartrazine) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 32041982 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹378 Cr (+9.16% YoY) — 0.0103% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+183.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹377 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #784 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3204: 1.85% of its exports; import side 0.03%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3204: #14 of 243 by export value; import-side #98

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 7.07% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1233 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +29.44% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3204: 1.85% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32041982

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 | 250.73 | 0.0110% | — | 1.41% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | +250.32 | #1125 |
| FY 2019-20 | 217.36 | 0.0099% | −13.31% | 1.14% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.12% | 0.00% | +217.34 | #1247 |
| FY 2020-21 | 255.51 | 0.0119% | +17.55% | 1.47% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +255.51 | #1149 |
| FY 2021-22 | 330.72 | 0.0105% | +29.44% | 1.44% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +330.72 | #1207 |
| FY 2022-23 | 358.20 | 0.0099% | +8.31% | 1.85% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +358.08 | #1178 |
| FY 2023-24 | 346.13 | 0.0096% | −3.37% | 1.94% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +150.00% | 0.01% | +345.83 | #1268 |
| FY 2024-25 | 377.83 | 0.0103% | +9.16% | 1.85% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +183.33% | 0.03% | +376.98 | #1233 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 7.07%/yr, imports 12.92%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32041982 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 7.07% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 32041982 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.07% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹250.73 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹377.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32041982 ranked #1233 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32041982 ranks #1233 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3204, it ranks #14 of 243. By trade surplus, it ranks #784 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32041982 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32041982 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 29.44% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹376.98 Crore in HSN Code 32041982 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹377.83 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.85 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹376.98 Crore — ranking #784 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.92% CAGR signals rising demand for Food Yellow 4 Dye (Tartrazine)

India's imports under HSN Code 32041982 have grown at 12.92% CAGR, reaching ₹0.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32041982 contributes 1.85% of Sub-Chapter 3204 exports — ranked #14

Among the 243 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3204, HSN Code 32041982 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 1.85% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #98).

## 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 |
| #14 | HSN Code 32041982: Food Yellow 4 Dye (Tartrazine) (this hsn code) | ₹378 Cr |