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# HSN Code 32042010: Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter

- [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 products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents : Optical whitening agents | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32042010 ?

It includes Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter?

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 Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter?

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 Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter?

Under HSN 32042010, Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter?

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 Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 32042010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹467 Cr (+3.68% YoY) — 0.0127% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹55 Cr (+0.83% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹412 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #741 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3204: 2.28% of its exports; import side 2.04%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3204: #12 of 243 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -5.80% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1065 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +43.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3204: 2.28% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32042010

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 | 668.58 | 0.0293% | — | 3.77% | 69.78 | 0.0019% | — | 2.79% | +598.80 | #496 |
| FY 2019-20 | 827.24 | 0.0376% | +23.73% | 4.35% | 87.46 | 0.0026% | +25.34% | 3.67% | +739.78 | #402 |
| FY 2020-21 | 443.81 | 0.0206% | −46.35% | 2.56% | 64.92 | 0.0022% | −25.77% | 3.25% | +378.89 | #756 |
| FY 2021-22 | 634.63 | 0.0202% | +43.00% | 2.77% | 89.61 | 0.0020% | +38.03% | 3.14% | +545.02 | #693 |
| FY 2022-23 | 521.47 | 0.0144% | −17.83% | 2.69% | 71.56 | 0.0012% | −20.14% | 2.85% | +449.91 | #896 |
| FY 2023-24 | 450.46 | 0.0125% | −13.62% | 2.53% | 54.46 | 0.0010% | −23.90% | 2.22% | +396.00 | #1047 |
| FY 2024-25 | 467.04 | 0.0127% | +3.68% | 2.28% | 54.91 | 0.0009% | +0.83% | 2.04% | +412.13 | #1065 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -5.80%/yr, imports -3.92%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32042010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -5.80% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 32042010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -5.80% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹668.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹467.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32042010 ranked #1065 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32042010 ranks #1065 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3204, it ranks #12 of 243. By trade surplus, it ranks #741 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32042010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32042010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 43.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹412.13 Crore in HSN Code 32042010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹467.04 Cr exceeded imports of ₹54.91 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹412.13 Crore — ranking #741 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -3.92% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter

India's imports under HSN Code 32042010 have grown at -3.92% CAGR, reaching ₹54.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32042010 contributes 2.28% of Sub-Chapter 3204 exports — ranked #12

Among the 243 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3204, HSN Code 32042010 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 2.28% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.04% share (rank #10).

## 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 |
| #12 | HSN Code 32042010: Synthetic Organic Coloring Matter (this hsn code) | ₹467 Cr |