HSN Code 3203
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
| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | II |
Source: Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025 (effective 22 September 2025). Compensation Cess, if applicable, is not shown here — verify on the official CBIC portal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GST rate for HSN code 3203?
The GST rate for HSN code 3203 (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) is 18% IGST (9% CGST + 9% SGST), as per Schedule II of Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate).
Which chapter does HSN code 3203 belong to?
HSN code 3203 falls under Chapter 32 - Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments, Paints, Varnishes, Putty of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.
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