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# HSN Code 32042090: Other Fluorescent Brightening Agents

- [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32042090 ?

It includes Other Fluorescent Brightening Agents

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Fluorescent Brightening Agents?

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 much GST applies to Other Fluorescent Brightening Agents?

Under HSN 32042090, Other Fluorescent Brightening Agents attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Fluorescent Brightening Agents?

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 Other Fluorescent Brightening Agents?

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 Other Fluorescent Brightening Agents is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Fluorescent Brightening Agents; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 32042090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹35 Cr (+40.78% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹116 Cr (+33.32% YoY) — 0.0019% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹81 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10633 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3204: 0.17% of its exports; import side 4.31%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3204: #71 of 243 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -4.26% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4118 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +40.78% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3204: 0.17% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32042090

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 | 45.20 | 0.0020% | — | 0.25% | 113.25 | 0.0032% | — | 4.53% | −68.05 | #3001 |
| FY 2019-20 | 55.90 | 0.0025% | +23.67% | 0.29% | 107.56 | 0.0032% | −5.02% | 4.52% | −51.66 | #2726 |
| FY 2020-21 | 47.31 | 0.0022% | −15.37% | 0.27% | 77.53 | 0.0027% | −27.92% | 3.88% | −30.22 | #3026 |
| FY 2021-22 | 29.41 | 0.0009% | −37.84% | 0.13% | 91.30 | 0.0020% | +17.76% | 3.20% | −61.89 | #4072 |
| FY 2022-23 | 23.52 | 0.0006% | −20.03% | 0.12% | 92.50 | 0.0016% | +1.31% | 3.68% | −68.98 | #4480 |
| FY 2023-24 | 24.72 | 0.0007% | +5.10% | 0.14% | 86.97 | 0.0015% | −5.98% | 3.55% | −62.25 | #4469 |
| FY 2024-25 | 34.80 | 0.0009% | +40.78% | 0.17% | 115.95 | 0.0019% | +33.32% | 4.31% | −81.15 | #4118 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -4.26%/yr, imports 0.39%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32042090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -4.26% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 32042090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -4.26% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹45.20 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹34.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32042090 ranked #4118 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32042090 ranks #4118 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3204, it ranks #71 of 243. By trade surplus, it ranks #10633 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32042090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32042090 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 40.78% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹81.15 Crore in HSN Code 32042090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹115.95 Cr exceeded exports of ₹34.80 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹81.15 Crore — ranking #10633 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.39% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Fluorescent Brightening Agents

India's imports under HSN Code 32042090 have grown at 0.39% CAGR, reaching ₹115.95 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32042090 contributes 0.17% of Sub-Chapter 3204 exports — ranked #71

Among the 243 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3204, HSN Code 32042090 ranks #71 by export value — accounting for 0.17% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.31% share (rank #7).

## 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 |
| #71 | HSN Code 32042090: Other Fluorescent Brightening Agents (this hsn code) | ₹35 Cr |