HSN CODE - 32030020 : FOOD COLOURS OTHER THAN SYNTHETIC

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 32030020 are used for the FOOD COLOURS OTHER THAN SYNTHETIC products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 32030020

First two digits (32) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 32 - Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter, paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks.

Next two digits (03) represent the heading number which is COLOURING MATTER OF VEGETABLE OR ANIMAL ORIGIN (INCLUDING DYEING EXTRACTS BUT EXCLUDING ANIMAL BLACK), WHETHER OR NOT CHEMICALLY DEFINED; PREPARATIONS AS SPECIFIED IN NOTE 3 TO THIS CHAPTER BASED ON COLOURING MATTER OF VEGETABLE OR ANIMAL ORIGIN

Next two digits (00) represent the product code which is Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin

Last two digits (20) are for final or deeper classification which is FOOD COLOURS OTHER THAN SYNTHETIC

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.