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# HSN Code 32064990: Colouring 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 3206: Colouring matter for luminophores](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3206/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other colouring matter and other preparations : Other : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32064990 ?

It includes Colouring matter

### Any common misclassification issue with Colouring matter?

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 Colouring 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Colouring matter?

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 Colouring 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Colouring matter is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 32064990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹550 Cr (−15.73% YoY) — 0.0150% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹628 Cr (+25.80% YoY) — 0.0103% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹77 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10590 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3206: 23.04% of its exports; import side 5.61%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3206: #2 of 14 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 5.11% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #927 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +20.14% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3206: 23.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32064990

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. 3206 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3206 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 407.96 | 0.0179% | — | 29.72% | 432.46 | 0.0121% | — | 7.57% | −24.50 | #778 |
| FY 2019-20 | 399.44 | 0.0181% | −2.09% | 29.23% | 569.95 | 0.0170% | +31.79% | 9.77% | −170.51 | #788 |
| FY 2020-21 | 456.16 | 0.0212% | +14.20% | 30.48% | 624.78 | 0.0214% | +9.62% | 10.34% | −168.62 | #737 |
| FY 2021-22 | 548.04 | 0.0175% | +20.14% | 30.77% | 527.88 | 0.0115% | −15.51% | 5.88% | +20.16 | #789 |
| FY 2022-23 | 567.24 | 0.0157% | +3.50% | 29.31% | 501.58 | 0.0087% | −4.98% | 5.64% | +65.66 | #840 |
| FY 2023-24 | 653.01 | 0.0180% | +15.12% | 29.24% | 498.88 | 0.0089% | −0.54% | 5.34% | +154.13 | #753 |
| FY 2024-25 | 550.26 | 0.0150% | −15.73% | 23.04% | 627.60 | 0.0103% | +25.80% | 5.61% | −77.34 | #927 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 5.11%/yr, imports 6.40%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32064990 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 5.11% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 32064990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.11% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹407.96 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹550.26 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32064990 ranked #927 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32064990 ranks #927 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3206, it ranks #2 of 14. By trade surplus, it ranks #10590 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32064990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32064990 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 20.14% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹77.34 Crore in HSN Code 32064990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹627.60 Cr exceeded exports of ₹550.26 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹77.34 Crore — ranking #10590 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.40% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Colouring matter

India's imports under HSN Code 32064990 have grown at 6.40% CAGR, reaching ₹627.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32064990 contributes 23.04% of Sub-Chapter 3206 exports — ranked #2

Among the 14 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3206, HSN Code 32064990 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 23.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.61% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3206

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 32061900: Titanium dioxide pigments: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32061900/) | ₹759 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 32064990: Colouring matter (this hsn code) | ₹550 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 32062000: Pigments: Chromium compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32062000/) | ₹475 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 32064100: Ultramarine and Preparations Based Thereon](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32064100/) | ₹349 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 32061190: Titanium Dioxide Pigments (>80%)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32061190/) | ₹184 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 32061110: Thermite for Welding](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32061110/) | ₹60 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 32064910: Red oxide and other coloring matter](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32064910/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 32065000: Inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32065000/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 32064200: Lithopone/Zinc Sulphide Pigments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32064200/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 32064930: Yellow Ochre: Other Coloring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32064930/) | < ₹1 Crore |