HSN code 32041589 is the 8-digit tariff item for vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon: other, under heading 3204 and sub-heading 320415 (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 32041589 at a glance
| Tariff item (8 digits) | 32041589 |
|---|---|
| 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) | 320415: Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) 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 | Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon: other |
| 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 32041589 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 32041589
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 (320415) on all tax invoices. Exports and imports are declared on the shipping bill or bill of entry under the full 8-digit tariff item (32041589), 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 320415
- HSN 32041511: Vat yellow 2 (gc) (vat dyes and preparations based thereon) (18%)
- HSN 32041512: Vat yellow 4 (indathrene golden yellow gk) (18%)
- HSN 32041519: Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon: other (18%)
- HSN 32041521: Vat oranges 3 (brill orange rk) (18%)
- HSN 32041522: Vat oranges 15 (golden orange 3g) (18%)
- HSN 32041529: Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon: other (18%)
- HSN 32041531: Vat red (brill pink) (vat dyes and preparations based thereon) (18%)
- HSN 32041539: Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon: other (18%)
- HSN 32041541: Vat violet 1 (brill violet 2R) (18%)
- HSN 32041542: Vat violet 3 (magenta b) (18%)
- HSN 32041549: Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon: other (18%)
- HSN 32041551: Vat blue 1 (synthetic indigo) (18%)
- HSN 32041552: Vat blue 3 (vat dyes and preparations based thereon) (18%)
- HSN 32041553: Vat blue 5 (blue 2B) (18%)
- HSN 32041554: Vat blue 6 (blue bc) (18%)
- HSN 32041555: Vat blue 20 (dark blue 30) (18%)
- HSN 32041556: Vat blue 29 (indanthrene brill blue 4g) (18%)
- HSN 32041557: Vat blue 43 (carbazole blue) (18%)
- HSN 32041558: Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon, reduced vat blues (18%)
- HSN 32041559: Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon: other (18%)
- HSN 32041561: Vat green 1 (indanthrene brill green bffb) (18%)
- HSN 32041562: Vat green 2 (indanthrene brill green gg) (18%)
- HSN 32041563: Vat green 4 (indanthrene brill green 3B) (18%)
- HSN 32041564: Vat green 9 (black bb) (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).