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# HSN Code 33053000: Hair Lacquers

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 33: Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/)
- [Sub-chapter 3305: Preparations for use on the hair](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3305/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hair lacquers | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 33053000 ?

It includes Hair Lacquers

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Hair Lacquers?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Hair Lacquers?

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 Hair Lacquers?

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 Hair Lacquers?

Under HSN 33053000, Hair Lacquers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Hair Lacquers is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 33053000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (+362.79% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹15 Cr (−10.03% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹13 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9236 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3305: 0.11% of its exports; import side 1.67%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3305: #9 of 11 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -8.76% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7604 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +362.79% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3305: 0.11% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 33053000

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. 3305 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3305 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 3.45 | 0.0002% | — | 0.29% | 3.06 | 0.0001% | — | 0.68% | +0.39 | #6310 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.56 | 0.0002% | +3.19% | 0.31% | 4.90 | 0.0001% | +60.13% | 1.09% | −1.34 | #6242 |
| FY 2020-21 | 6.22 | 0.0003% | +74.72% | 0.54% | 4.84 | 0.0002% | −1.22% | 1.69% | +1.38 | #5657 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.41 | 0.0001% | −45.18% | 0.27% | 5.71 | 0.0001% | +17.98% | 1.09% | −2.30 | #6776 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.31 | 0.0000% | −61.58% | 0.09% | 15.18 | 0.0003% | +165.85% | 1.92% | −13.87 | #7852 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −67.18% | 0.03% | 16.35 | 0.0003% | +7.71% | 2.04% | −15.92 | #8919 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.99 | 0.0001% | +362.79% | 0.11% | 14.71 | 0.0002% | −10.03% | 1.67% | −12.72 | #7604 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -8.76%/yr, imports 29.91%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 33053000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -8.76% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 33053000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -8.76% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹3.45 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 33053000 ranked #7604 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 33053000 ranks #7604 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3305, it ranks #9 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #9236 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 33053000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 33053000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 362.79% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹12.72 Crore in HSN Code 33053000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹14.71 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.99 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹12.72 Crore — ranking #9236 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 29.91% CAGR signals rising demand for Hair Lacquers

India's imports under HSN Code 33053000 have grown at 29.91% CAGR, reaching ₹14.71 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 33053000 contributes 0.11% of Sub-Chapter 3305 exports — ranked #9

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3305, HSN Code 33053000 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.11% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.67% share (rank #7).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3305

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 33059040: Hair Dyes (Natural, Herbal, Synthetic)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33059040/) | ₹711 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 33051090: Other Shampoos](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33051090/) | ₹397 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 33059011: Other \| Hair Oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33059011/) | ₹238 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 33059090: Other: Essential oils](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33059090/) | ₹229 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 33059019: Other Hair Oil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33059019/) | ₹88 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 33059030: Other: Hair cream](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33059030/) | ₹59 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 33059020: Other \| Brilliantines (Spirituous)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33059020/) | ₹25 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 33051010: Shampoos \| Containing Spirit](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33051010/) | ₹22 Cr |
| #9 | HSN Code 33053000: Hair Lacquers (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 33059050: Other: Hair fixers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33059050/) | ₹1 Cr |