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# HSN Code 32041983: Food Reds 5-8 Dyes (Ponceau)

- [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 : Reds 5 to 8 (poncean) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32041983 ?

It includes Food Reds 5-8 Dyes (Ponceau)

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Food Reds 5-8 Dyes (Ponceau)?

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 Reds 5-8 Dyes (Ponceau)?

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 Reds 5-8 Dyes (Ponceau)?

Under HSN 32041983, Food Reds 5-8 Dyes (Ponceau) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Food Reds 5-8 Dyes (Ponceau)?

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 Food Reds 5-8 Dyes (Ponceau) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Food Reds 5-8 Dyes (Ponceau); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 32041983 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹110 Cr (+4.37% YoY) — 0.0030% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹110 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1543 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3204: 0.54% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3204: #35 of 243 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 5.54% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2541 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +43.32% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3204: 0.54% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32041983

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 | 79.25 | 0.0035% | — | 0.45% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +79.23 | #2272 |
| FY 2019-20 | 74.07 | 0.0034% | −6.54% | 0.39% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +700.00% | 0.01% | +73.91 | #2369 |
| FY 2020-21 | 106.16 | 0.0049% | +43.32% | 0.61% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −43.75% | 0.00% | +106.07 | #2003 |
| FY 2021-22 | 122.54 | 0.0039% | +15.43% | 0.53% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −55.56% | 0.00% | +122.50 | #2162 |
| FY 2022-23 | 112.15 | 0.0031% | −8.48% | 0.58% | 1.34 | 0.0000% | +3,250.00% | 0.05% | +110.81 | #2381 |
| FY 2023-24 | 104.92 | 0.0029% | −6.45% | 0.59% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.78% | 0.00% | +104.85 | #2523 |
| FY 2024-25 | 109.50 | 0.0030% | +4.37% | 0.54% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +109.50 | #2541 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 5.54%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32041983 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 5.54% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 32041983 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.54% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹79.25 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹109.50 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32041983 ranked #2541 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32041983 ranks #2541 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3204, it ranks #35 of 243. By trade surplus, it ranks #1543 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32041983 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32041983 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 43.32% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹109.50 Crore in HSN Code 32041983 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹109.50 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹109.50 Crore — ranking #1543 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 32041983 contributes 0.54% of Sub-Chapter 3204 exports — ranked #35

Among the 243 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3204, HSN Code 32041983 ranks #35 by export value — accounting for 0.54% 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 |
| #35 | HSN Code 32041983: Food Reds 5-8 Dyes (Ponceau) (this hsn code) | ₹110 Cr |