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HSN Code 32129090: Other Pigments, Dyes and Colouring Matter

HSN Code 32129090 represents Other Pigments, Dyes and Colouring Matter under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Pigments, Dyes and Colouring Matter correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 32129090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Pigments, Dyes and Colouring Matter.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 32129090

HSN Code 32129090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

3212 - Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 32129090 not include?

Other Pigments, Dyes and Colouring Matter does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 32129010

Other : Pigments in linseed oil, white spirit, spirit of turpentine, varnish and other paints or enamel media not elsewhere specified or included

HSN Code 32129020

Other : Dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 32129090 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹321 Cr

−24.01% vs FY 2024-25

0.0082% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹250 Cr

+12.52% vs FY 2024-25

0.0036% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹71 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1959 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3212

FY 2025-26

59.01%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3212’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 31.12% of Sub-Chapter 3212’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3212

FY 2025-26

#1 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3212

Import-side rank: #2 of 5

At a glance

−7.22%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#1479

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+37.31%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

59.01%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3212

Share of Sub-Chapter 3212 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 32129090

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #603

Balance

+398.54

Exports

542.71 ₹ Cr

0.0238% share

— YoY

86.75% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

144.17 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

— YoY

28.62% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #584

Balance

+374.86

Exports

557.86 ₹ Cr

0.0253% share

+2.79% YoY

85.12% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

183.00 ₹ Cr

0.0055% share

+26.93% YoY

36.02% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #766

Balance

+302.01

Exports

438.08 ₹ Cr

0.0204% share

−21.47% YoY

81.89% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

136.07 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

−25.64% YoY

30.92% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #731

Balance

+445.12

Exports

601.52 ₹ Cr

0.0192% share

+37.31% YoY

81.71% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

156.40 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

+14.94% YoY

28.93% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #787

Balance

+381.07

Exports

604.85 ₹ Cr

0.0167% share

+0.55% YoY

79.43% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

223.78 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

+43.08% YoY

36.05% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #918

Balance

+340.72

Exports

526.91 ₹ Cr

0.0146% share

−12.89% YoY

75.34% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

186.19 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

−16.80% YoY

29.55% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1142

Balance

+200.69

Exports

422.57 ₹ Cr

0.0115% share

−19.80% YoY

70.88% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

221.88 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

+19.17% YoY

29.32% of Sub-Ch. 3212

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #1479

Balance

+71.47

Exports

321.13 ₹ Cr

0.0082% share

−24.01% YoY

59.01% of Sub-Ch. 3212

Imports

249.66 ₹ Cr

0.0036% share

+12.52% YoY

31.12% of Sub-Ch. 3212

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−7.22% /yr

Imports

8.16% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 3212 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹544.23 Cr

Import

₹802.27 Cr

Trade Balance

−258.04

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 32129090 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −7.22% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 32129090 have declined at a compound annual rate of −7.22% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹542.71 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹321.13 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 32129090 Ranked #1479 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 32129090 ranks #1479 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3212, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #1959 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 32129090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32129090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 37.31% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹71.47 Crore in HSN Code 32129090 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹321.13 Cr exceeded imports of ₹249.66 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹71.47 Crore — ranking #1959 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 8.16% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Pigments, Dyes and Colouring Matter

India's imports under HSN Code 32129090 have grown at 8.16% CAGR, reaching ₹249.66 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 32129090 Contributes 59.01% of Sub-Chapter 3212 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3212, HSN Code 32129090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 59.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 31.12% share (rank #2).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 32129090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 32129090 ?

It includes Other Pigments, Dyes and Colouring Matter

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Pigments, Dyes and Colouring Matter is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Pigments, Dyes and 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.

Any common misclassification issue with Other Pigments, Dyes and 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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Pigments, Dyes and 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 much GST applies to Other Pigments, Dyes and Colouring Matter?

Under HSN 32129090, Other Pigments, Dyes and Colouring Matter attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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