HSN code 32041263 is the 8-digit tariff item for violets (acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations), under heading 3204 and sub-heading 320412 (Chapter 32). GST is 18%: 9% CGST + 9% SGST within a state, or 18% IGST to another state. Rates as of 2026-10-21.
HSN 32041263 at a glance
| Tariff item (8 digits) | 32041263 |
|---|---|
| Heading (4 digits) | 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 |
| Sub-heading (6 digits) | 320412: Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon |
| Chapter | 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks |
| Description | Violets (acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations) |
| GST rate | 18% |
| Within the state | 9% CGST + 9% SGST (or UTGST) |
| To another state | 18% IGST |
9/2025-CT(R), Schedule II, S. No. 46 (HSN 3204) covers "Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on synthetic organic..." at 18%. Goods of this code outside that wording fall under the 18% residual entry, so the rate is 18% either way.
The rate entry for this code
The description is the notification's own wording. An entry applies only when the goods match it.
| HSN scope | Description of goods | GST | CGST + SGST | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 18% | 9% + 9% | 9/2025-CT(R), Schedule II, S. No. 46 |
| Any | Goods which are not specified in Schedule I, III, IV, V, VI or VII (residual entry, for goods of 32041263 that match none of the descriptions above) | 18% | 9% + 9% | 9/2025-CT(R), Schedule II, S. No. 639 |
Worked example: a ₹1,000 sale under HSN 32041263
Taxable value ₹1,000.00. Within your state: CGST ₹90.00 + SGST ₹90.00 = ₹180.00, invoice total ₹1,180.00. To a buyer in another state: IGST ₹180.00, the same total.
For other amounts, or to work back from a tax-inclusive price, use the GST calculator.
How many HSN digits to print on the invoice
Notification 78/2020-Central Tax sets the minimum by aggregate turnover in the previous financial year: up to ₹5 crore, at least 4 digits (3204) on tax invoices to registered buyers (optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, at least 6 digits (320412) on all tax invoices. Exports and imports are declared on the shipping bill or bill of entry under the full 8-digit tariff item (32041263), so most exporters print 8 digits on their GST invoices too.
The HSN-wise summary in GSTR-1 uses the same code, so set it once on the item in your billing software. FundRaksha Book stores the HSN and GST rate on each item, splits CGST, SGST and IGST on every bill, and keeps stock and party ledgers alongside.
Other tariff items under sub-heading 320412
- HSN 32041211: Acid yellows (acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and... (18%)
- HSN 32041212: Acid oranges (acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and... (18%)
- HSN 32041213: Acid red (acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and... (18%)
- HSN 32041214: Acid violets (acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and... (18%)
- HSN 32041215: Acid blues (acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and... (18%)
- HSN 32041216: Acid greens (acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and... (18%)
- HSN 32041217: Acid brown (acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and... (18%)
- HSN 32041218: Acid blacks (acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and... (18%)
- HSN 32041219: Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations... (18%)
- HSN 32041221: Acid green 17 (solacet fast green 2g) (18%)
- HSN 32041222: Acid green 27 (carbolan green g) (18%)
- HSN 32041223: Acid green 28 (carbolan brill green 5g) (18%)
- HSN 32041224: Acid green 38 (alizarine cyanine green 3g) (18%)
- HSN 32041225: Acid green 44 (alizarine cyanine green gwa) (18%)
- HSN 32041229: Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations... (18%)
- HSN 32041231: Acid black 2 (nigrosine) (acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant... (18%)
- HSN 32041232: Acid black 48 (coomasie fast grey 3g) (18%)
- HSN 32041239: Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations... (18%)
- HSN 32041241: Acid blue 2 (alizarine brill blue pfn) (18%)
- HSN 32041242: Acid blue 14 (solacet fast blue 4 G1) (18%)
- HSN 32041243: Acid blue 23 (alizarine light blue 4 G1) (18%)
- HSN 32041244: Acid blue 25 (solway ultra blue b) (18%)
- HSN 32041245: Acid blue 45 (solway blue rn) (18%)
- HSN 32041246: Acid blue 51 (alizarine sky blue ffb] (18%)
See every rate entry for the heading on the HSN 3204 page, or all Chapter 32 headings.
Sources
Codes and descriptions: GSTN HSN master (HSN_SAC.xlsx, sheet HSN_MSTR), GST portal, file dated 13.10.2026, read on 21.10.2026; descriptions were converted from capitals and joined with their heading and sub-heading text. Rates: Rates from Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), 17.09.2025, as amended by Notification 19/2025-Central Tax (Rate) (from 01.02.2026) and Notification 01/2026-Central Tax (Rate) (from 01.05.2026); nil-rated goods from Notification 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate); bricks from Notification 14/2025-Central Tax (Rate).