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HSN Code 33042000: Kajal preparations

HSN Code 33042000 represents Kajal preparations under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Kajal preparations correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 33042000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Kajal preparations.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 33042000

HSN Code 33042000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Eye make-up preparations – Kajal (other than kajal pencil sticks)

Chapter

33 - Essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations

Sub Chapter

3304 - Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or suntan preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations

CGST

0%

SGST

0%

IGST

0%

CESS

0%

Kajal pencil sticks and other eye make-up (eyeliner, mascara, eye shadow) are 18%.

What does HSN Code 33042000 not include?

Kajal preparations does not include products with the following descriptions.

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 33042000 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

₹32 Cr

+16.30% vs FY 2024-25

0.0008% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹333 Cr

+14.41% vs FY 2024-25

0.0049% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹301 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11684 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3304

FY 2025-26

1.23%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3304’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 7.80% of Sub-Chapter 3304’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3304

FY 2025-26

#7 of 12

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3304

Import-side rank: #4 of 12

At a glance

−0.67%

Export CAGR

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

#4393

National Export Rank

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

+84.32%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

1.23%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3304

Share of Sub-Chapter 3304 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 33042000

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 #3424

Balance

−158.33

Exports

33.72 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

— YoY

2.76% of Sub-Ch. 3304

Imports

192.05 ₹ Cr

0.0054% share

— YoY

13.44% of Sub-Ch. 3304

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3955

Balance

−169.88

Exports

22.60 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−32.98% YoY

1.89% of Sub-Ch. 3304

Imports

192.48 ₹ Cr

0.0057% share

+0.22% YoY

12.30% of Sub-Ch. 3304

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4663

Balance

−125.19

Exports

14.09 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−37.65% YoY

1.25% of Sub-Ch. 3304

Imports

139.28 ₹ Cr

0.0048% share

−27.64% YoY

12.25% of Sub-Ch. 3304

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4239

Balance

−210.98

Exports

25.97 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+84.32% YoY

1.77% of Sub-Ch. 3304

Imports

236.95 ₹ Cr

0.0052% share

+70.12% YoY

9.48% of Sub-Ch. 3304

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4248

Balance

−254.03

Exports

28.20 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+8.59% YoY

0.94% of Sub-Ch. 3304

Imports

282.23 ₹ Cr

0.0049% share

+19.11% YoY

7.71% of Sub-Ch. 3304

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4064

Balance

−254.59

Exports

34.37 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+21.88% YoY

0.52% of Sub-Ch. 3304

Imports

288.96 ₹ Cr

0.0051% share

+2.38% YoY

3.14% of Sub-Ch. 3304

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4440

Balance

−263.62

Exports

27.67 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−19.49% YoY

0.78% of Sub-Ch. 3304

Imports

291.29 ₹ Cr

0.0048% share

+0.81% YoY

7.75% of Sub-Ch. 3304

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #4393

Balance

−301.09

Exports

32.18 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+16.30% YoY

1.23% of Sub-Ch. 3304

Imports

333.27 ₹ Cr

0.0049% share

+14.41% YoY

7.80% of Sub-Ch. 3304

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−0.67% /yr

Imports

8.19% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3304 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹2,614.96 Cr

Import

₹4,270.12 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,655.16

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 33042000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −0.67% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 33042000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −0.67% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹33.72 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹32.18 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 33042000 Ranked #4393 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 33042000 ranks #4393 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3304, it ranks #7 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #11684 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 33042000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 33042000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 84.32% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹301.09 Crore in HSN Code 33042000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹333.27 Cr exceeded exports of ₹32.18 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹301.09 Crore — ranking #11684 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 8.19% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Kajal preparations

India's imports under HSN Code 33042000 have grown at 8.19% CAGR, reaching ₹333.27 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 33042000 Contributes 1.23% of Sub-Chapter 3304 Exports — Ranked #7

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3304, HSN Code 33042000 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 1.23% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 7.80% share (rank #4).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 33042000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 33042000 ?

It includes Kajal preparations

Any common misclassification issue with Kajal preparations?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Kajal preparations?

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

How much GST applies to Kajal preparations?

Under HSN 33042000, Kajal preparations attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Kajal preparations?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Kajal preparations?

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.

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