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# HSN Code 32041984: Food Red 9 Dye (Amaranth)

- [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 : Red 9 (amaranth) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32041984 ?

It includes Food Red 9 Dye (Amaranth)

### Any common misclassification issue with Food Red 9 Dye (Amaranth)?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Food Red 9 Dye (Amaranth)?

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 Red 9 Dye (Amaranth) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Food Red 9 Dye (Amaranth); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Food Red 9 Dye (Amaranth)?

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

### How much GST applies to Food Red 9 Dye (Amaranth)?

Under HSN 32041984, Food Red 9 Dye (Amaranth) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 32041984 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹46 Cr (+8.71% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹46 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2223 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3204: 0.23% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3204: #56 of 243 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 4.17% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3712 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +40.57% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3204: 0.23% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32041984

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 | 36.33 | 0.0016% | — | 0.20% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +36.33 | #3323 |
| FY 2019-20 | 36.59 | 0.0017% | +0.72% | 0.19% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +36.59 | #3323 |
| FY 2020-21 | 37.86 | 0.0018% | +3.47% | 0.22% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +37.86 | #3342 |
| FY 2021-22 | 53.22 | 0.0017% | +40.57% | 0.23% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +53.22 | #3280 |
| FY 2022-23 | 40.84 | 0.0011% | −23.26% | 0.21% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +40.84 | #3739 |
| FY 2023-24 | 42.70 | 0.0012% | +4.55% | 0.24% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +42.69 | #3749 |
| FY 2024-25 | 46.42 | 0.0013% | +8.71% | 0.23% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +46.42 | #3712 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 4.17%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32041984 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 4.17% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 32041984 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.17% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹36.33 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹46.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32041984 ranked #3712 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32041984 ranks #3712 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3204, it ranks #56 of 243. By trade surplus, it ranks #2223 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32041984 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32041984 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 40.57% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹46.42 Crore in HSN Code 32041984 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹46.42 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹46.42 Crore — ranking #2223 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 32041984 contributes 0.23% of Sub-Chapter 3204 exports — ranked #56

Among the 243 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3204, HSN Code 32041984 ranks #56 by export value — accounting for 0.23% 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 |
| #56 | HSN Code 32041984: Food Red 9 Dye (Amaranth) (this hsn code) | ₹46 Cr |