HSN Code 32064990: Colouring matter

HSN Code 32064990 represents Colouring matter under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Colouring matter correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32064990, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Colouring matter.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32064990

HSN Code 32064990 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other colouring matter and other preparations : Other : Other

Chapter

32 - Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter;paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks

Sub Chapter

3206 - Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of headings 3203, 3204 or 3205;inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 32064990 not include?

Colouring matter does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 32061110

Pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide : Containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter : Pearlsent pigment (titanium dioxide, coated micananeous and lustres pearl pigment)

HSN Code 32061190

Pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide : Containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter : Other

HSN Code 32063000

Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of headings 3203, 3204 or 3205; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined - pigments and preparations based on cadmium compounds

HSN Code 32064100

Other colouring matter and other preparations : Utramarine and preparations based thereon

HSN Code 32064200

Other colouring matter and other preparations : Lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide

HSN Code 32064300

Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of headings 3203, 3204 or 3205; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined - other colouring matter and other preparations : pigments and preparations based on hexacyanoferrates (ferrocyanides and ferricyanides)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32064990 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹550 Cr

−15.73% vs FY 2023-24

0.0150% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹628 Cr

+25.80% vs FY 2023-24

0.0103% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹77 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10590 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3206

FY 2024-25

23.04%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3206’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 5.61% of Sub-Chapter 3206’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3206

FY 2024-25

#2 of 14

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3206

Import-side rank: #3 of 14

At a glance

5.11%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#927

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+20.14%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

23.04%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3206

Share of Sub-Chapter 3206 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #778

Balance

−24.50

Exports

407.96 ₹ Cr

0.0179% share

— YoY

29.72% of Sub-Ch. 3206

Imports

432.46 ₹ Cr

0.0121% share

— YoY

7.57% of Sub-Ch. 3206

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #788

Balance

−170.51

Exports

399.44 ₹ Cr

0.0181% share

−2.09% YoY

29.23% of Sub-Ch. 3206

Imports

569.95 ₹ Cr

0.0170% share

+31.79% YoY

9.77% of Sub-Ch. 3206

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #737

Balance

−168.62

Exports

456.16 ₹ Cr

0.0212% share

+14.20% YoY

30.48% of Sub-Ch. 3206

Imports

624.78 ₹ Cr

0.0214% share

+9.62% YoY

10.34% of Sub-Ch. 3206

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #789

Balance

+20.16

Exports

548.04 ₹ Cr

0.0175% share

+20.14% YoY

30.77% of Sub-Ch. 3206

Imports

527.88 ₹ Cr

0.0115% share

−15.51% YoY

5.88% of Sub-Ch. 3206

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #840

Balance

+65.66

Exports

567.24 ₹ Cr

0.0157% share

+3.50% YoY

29.31% of Sub-Ch. 3206

Imports

501.58 ₹ Cr

0.0087% share

−4.98% YoY

5.64% of Sub-Ch. 3206

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #753

Balance

+154.13

Exports

653.01 ₹ Cr

0.0180% share

+15.12% YoY

29.24% of Sub-Ch. 3206

Imports

498.88 ₹ Cr

0.0089% share

−0.54% YoY

5.34% of Sub-Ch. 3206

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #927

Balance

−77.34

Exports

550.26 ₹ Cr

0.0150% share

−15.73% YoY

23.04% of Sub-Ch. 3206

Imports

627.60 ₹ Cr

0.0103% share

+25.80% YoY

5.61% of Sub-Ch. 3206

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

5.11% /yr

Imports

6.40% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3206 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,388.64 Cr

Import

₹11,181.24 Cr

Trade Balance

−8,792.60

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32064990 and GST compliance.

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).

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.