HSN Codes · Chapter 32: Tanning, Dyes, Paints, and Inks

HSN Code 320418

Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 320418

The first two digits (32) place this code in chapter 32 — Tanning, Dyes, Paints, and Inks. Heading 3204 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 6-digit classification. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Tanning extracts, dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty, and printing ink — core inputs for manufacturing and construction.

Parent heading

3204 — Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined, preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter, synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined

More specific codes under 320418

  • 32041800 — Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon

Related codes in heading 3204

  • 320411 — Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined, preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter, synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined — disperse dyes and preparations based thereon
  • 320412 — Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon,mordant dyes and preparations based thereon
  • 320413 — Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined, preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter, synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined — basic dyes and preparations based thereon
  • 320414 — Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined, preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter, synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined — direct dyes and preparations based thereon
  • 320415 — Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon
  • 320416 — Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined, preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter, synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined — reactive dyes and preparations based thereon
  • 320417 — Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined, preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter, synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined — pigments and preparations based thereon
  • 320419 — Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the sub-headings 3204 11 to 3204 19
  • 320420 — Synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents
  • 320490 — Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined, preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter, synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 320418 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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