3204

HSN Code 3204: GST Rate & Description

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
HSN Chapter 32 — Tanning & Dyeing 4-digit code 18% GST
Parent codes: 32 — Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and…
GST Rate Breakdown
CGST
9%
SGST / UTGST
9%
IGST
18%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

🧮 Calculate GST 🧾 Create Invoice 🔍 Search More Codes
11 Sub-codes under 3204
320411 Disperse dyes and preparations based thereon : 320412 Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and prepa… 320413 Basic dyes and preparations based thereon : 320414 Direct dyes and preparations based thereon : 320415 Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as… 320416 Reactive dyes and preparations based thereon : 320417 Pigments and preparations based thereon : 320418 Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations base… 320419 Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of t… 320420 Synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluor… 320490 Other
All HSN codes in Chapter 32 — Tanning & Dyeing (15 codes)
3201 Ttanning extracts of vegetable origin, tannins a… 3202 Synthetic organic tanning substances, inorganic… 3203 Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (… 3204 Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or n… 3205 Colour lakes; preparations as specified in note… 3206 Other colouring matter, preparations as specifie… 3207 Prepared pigments, prepared opacifiers and prepa… 3208 Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacq… 3209 Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacq… 3210 Other paints and varnishes (including enamels, l… 3211 Prepared driers 3212 Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes)… 3213 Artists', students' or signboard painters' colou… 3214 Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements,… 3215 Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other i…

About HSN Code 3204

HSN code 3204 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: 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.

This code falls under Chapter 32 (Tanning & Dyeing) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 3204?
HSN 3204 refers to: 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. It belongs to Chapter 32 (Tanning & Dyeing) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 3204?
The GST rate for HSN code 3204 is 18% — CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 3204 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 3204 belong to?
HSN code 3204 belongs to Chapter 32 of the GST tariff, which covers Tanning & Dyeing.