Subheading · Chapter 32 · Section VI, Products of the chemical or allied industries
HS 3204 19Synthetic 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: other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the sub-headings 3204 11 to 3204 19
Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks
- Customs duty
- 7.5%
- 64 tariff items
- GST now
- 18%
- or 5% for some goods
- Import policy
- Free
- Export policy
- Free
- Unit
- kg
- Duty in China
- 4.2%
- On Indian goods
Codes under this subheading
64 codes. Duty and GST are set on the 8-digit tariff items; open the one that describes your goods.
| Code | Description | Customs duty | GST now | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3204 19 11 | Azoic coupling component 2 (naphthol AS) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 12 | Azoic coupling component 4 (naphthol As-BO) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 13 | Azoic coupling component 5 (naphthol ASG) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 14 | Azoic coupling component 7 (naphthol ASSW) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 15 | Azoic coupling component 8 (naphthol ASTR) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 16 | Azoic coupling component 13 (naphthol ASSG) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 21 | Azoic coupling component 14 (naphthol ASPH) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 22 | Azoic coupling component 15 (naphthol ASLB) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 23 | Azoic coupling component 17 (naphthol ASBS) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 24 | Azoic coupling component 18 (naphthol ASD) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 25 | Azoic coupling component 20 (naphthol ASOL) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 29 | Other | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 31 | Azoic diazo component 1 (fast bordeaux GP base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 32 | Azoic diazo component 2 (fast orange G/GC base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 33 | Azoic diazo component 3 (fast scarlet GGIGGS base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 34 | Azoic diazo component 4 (fast garment GBC base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 35 | Azoic diazo component 5 (fast red B base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 36 | Azoic diazo component 6 (fast orange GR base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 37 | Azoic diazo component 10 (fast red R base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 38 | Azoic diazo component 11 (fast red TR base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 41 | Azoic diazo component 12 (fast scarlet G base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 42 | Azoic diazo component 13 (fast scarlet R base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 43 | Azoic diazo component 20 (fast blue BB base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 44 | Azoic diazo component 24 (fast blue RR base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 45 | Azoic diazo component 32 (fast red KB base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 46 | Azoic diazo component 41 (fast violet B base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 47 | Azoic diazo component 48 (fast blue B base) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 49 | Other | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 51 | Yellows | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 52 | Oranges | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 53 | Reds | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 54 | Violets | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 55 | Blues | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 56 | Greens | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 57 | Browns | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 58 | Blacks | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 59 | Other | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 61 | Yellows | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 62 | Oranges | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 63 | Reds | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 64 | Blues | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 65 | Greens | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 66 | Browns | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 67 | Blacks | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 69 | Other | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 71 | Yellows | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 72 | Oranges | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 73 | Reds | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 74 | Violets | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 75 | Blues | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 76 | Greens | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 77 | Browns | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 78 | Blacks | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 79 | Other | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 81 | Yellow 3 (sunset yellow) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 82 | Yellow 4 (tartrazine) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 83 | Reds 5 to 8 (poncean) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 84 | Red 9 (amaranth) | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 85 | Oranges | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 86 | Violets | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 87 | Greens | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 88 | Browns | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 89 | Other | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
| 3204 19 90 | Other | 7.5% | 18% | kg |
Importing into India
Duty is set on each 8-digit tariff item: open one of the codes above. Basic customs duty across its 64 tariff items: 7.5%. The rules below cover this whole code.
Anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duty in force
- Anti-dumping duty on goods from China: USD 271–389 per tonne, by origin and producer (until 21 Oct 2029). Sulphur Black. 21/2024-ADD
- Anti-dumping duty on goods from China: USD 396.99–738.73 per tonne, by origin and producer (until 20 Dec 2026). Silicone Sealants excluding silicon sealants used in manufacturing of solar photovoltaic modules, and thermal power applications. 74/2021-ADD
Charged on top of the duty above, only on goods from the countries named.
Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) of its tariff items
- Free: 64 tariff items
GST
IGST on imports is the GST rate. Rates changed on 22 September 2025.
- Now 18%, or 5% for some goods.
- Until 21 September 2025 18%, or 5% for some goods.
- Change: Unchanged.
The rules that set it now
| Notification | Goods | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)Schedule II, S.No. 46 | 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% |
| 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)Schedule I, S.No. 242 | Wattle extract, quebracho extract, chestnut extract | 5% |
History
| Period | Rate | Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Until 21 Sep 2025 | 5% or 18% | 1/2017-Central Tax (Rate) |
| From 22 Sep 2025 | 5% or 18% | 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) |
Exporting from India
Export duty
Nil. The Second Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act does not list these goods, so no export duty is charged.
Duty drawback (All Industry Rates)
| Drawback item | Goods | Rate | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3204 | Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined; prepara-tions 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 | — | — |
| 320401 | AZO Black Dix (Acid Black) | 3.1% | Rs. 16 per Kg |
| 320402 | Reactive dyes | 3.5% | Rs. 27.1 per Kg |
| 320403 | Pigment violet | 3.5% | Rs. 142.3 per Kg |
| 320404 | Yellow 3 (Food colouring agent, Sunset Yellow) | 3.5% | Rs. 16.9 per Kg |
| 320405 | Sulphur black(Sulphur based colouring matter) | 2.7% | Rs. 8.2 per Kg |
| 320406 | Solvent black (Solvent based colouring matter) | 1.3% | — |
| 320407 | Optical brightener (Optical whitening agent) | 3.5% | Rs. 20.4 per Kg |
| 320499 | Others | 1.2% | — |
Drawback items follow the 4-digit heading, not the 8-digit code: claim the one that describes your goods. Rates of notification 77/2023-Customs (N.T.) as amended, in force on 19 Oct 2026.
Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS) Schedule 2) of its tariff items
- Free: 64 tariff items
What buyers pay abroad: import duty in the US, UK, EU and Australia for 3204 19, and China's below.
China: the same goods (3204 19)
China shares the first 6 digits with India and splits them into 10-digit codes of its own: 3 in force under 3204 19. Exporters see what China charges Indian goods; importers see the rebate and licences their Chinese supplier deals with.
| China code | Goods | Duty on Indian goods | MFN | Import VAT | Export rebate | Licences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3204.19.11.00 | Sulphur black and preparations based thereon硫化黑及以其为基本成分的制品 | 4.2%APTA rate, with an APTA certificate of origin | 6.5% | 13% | 0% | None |
| 3204.19.19.00 | Other sulphur dyes and preparations based thereon其他硫化染料及以其为基本成分品 | 4.2%APTA rate, with an APTA certificate of origin | 6.5% | 13% | 0% | None |
| 3204.19.90.00 | Mixtures of other colouring matter其他着色料组成的混合物 | 4.2%APTA rate, with an APTA certificate of origin | 6.5% | 13% | 0% | ABRS |
- India is a member of the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA). With an APTA certificate of origin, Indian goods pay China's APTA rate where the line has one; China applies the lower of that and its provisional rate.
- The export VAT rebate is what China refunds its own exporters. When China cuts it, Chinese export prices tend to rise.
Every Chinese code in full
3204.19.11Sulphur black (sulphur blue) and preparations based thereon
3204.19.11.00Sulphur black and preparations based thereon硫化黑及以其为基本成分的制品
Sulphur black (Sulphur blue)硫化黑即硫化青
- Unit
- kg
- MFN import duty
- 6.5%
- Provisional import duty
- None
- General import duty
- 35%
- Import VAT
- 13%
- Consumption tax
- 0%
- Export duty
- 0%
- Provisional export duty
- None
- Export VAT rebate
- 0%
- Updated by China
- 7 Sep 2026
Licences and certificates
None.
Inspection and quarantine
None.
What the customs declaration must state
- 0.Brand type品牌类型
- 1.Export preferential status出口享惠情况
- 2.Ingredient content成分含量
- 3.Use用途
- 4.Dyes, type to be specified (e.g. disperse, acid, basic dyes)染料须报明种类(分散染料、酸性染料、碱性染料等)
- 5.Packing specifications包装规格
- 6.Brand (Chinese or foreign names)品牌(中文或外文名称)
- 7.Model型号
- 8.GTIN
- 9.CAS
- 10.Other其他
China's agreement rates
- ASEAN
- 0%
- Chile
- 0%
- Pakistan
- 0%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Peru
- 0%
- Costa Rica
- 0%
- Switzerland
- 0%
- Iceland
- 0%
- Australia
- 0%
- South Korea
- 0%
- Georgia
- 0%
- Mauritius
- 0%
- Maldives
- 0%
- Cambodia
- 0%
- Nicaragua
- 0%
- Ecuador
- 0%
- Serbia
- 0%
- Hong Kong
- 0%
- Macao
- 0%
- Asia-Pacific (APTA)
- 4.2%
RCEP rates
- Australia
- 0%
- Brunei
- 0%
- Cambodia
- 0%
- South Korea
- 3.3%
- Laos
- 0%
- Malaysia
- 0%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Singapore
- 0%
- Thailand
- 0%
- Vietnam
- 0%
- Japan
- 3.5%
- Indonesia
- 0%
- Philippines
- 0%
- Myanmar
- 0%
CIQ codes
- 3204191100999Sulphur black and preparations based thereon (sulphur black, i.e. sulphur blue)硫化黑及以其为基本成分的制品(硫化黑即硫化青)
3204.19.19Other sulphide dyes and preparations based thereon
3204.19.19.00Other sulphur dyes and preparations based thereon其他硫化染料及以其为基本成分品
- Unit
- kg
- MFN import duty
- 6.5%
- Provisional import duty
- None
- General import duty
- 35%
- Import VAT
- 13%
- Consumption tax
- 0%
- Export duty
- 0%
- Provisional export duty
- None
- Export VAT rebate
- 0%
- Updated by China
- 7 Sep 2026
Licences and certificates
None.
Inspection and quarantine
None.
What the customs declaration must state
- 0.Brand type品牌类型
- 1.Export preferential status出口享惠情况
- 2.Ingredient content成分含量
- 3.Use用途
- 4.Dyes, type to be specified (e.g. disperse, acid, basic dyes)染料须报明种类(分散染料、酸性染料、碱性染料等)
- 5.Packing specifications包装规格
- 6.Brand (Chinese or foreign names)品牌(中文或外文名称)
- 7.Model型号
- 8.GTIN
- 9.CAS
- 10.Other其他
China's agreement rates
- ASEAN
- 0%
- Chile
- 0%
- Pakistan
- 0%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Peru
- 0%
- Costa Rica
- 0%
- Switzerland
- 0%
- Iceland
- 0%
- Australia
- 0%
- South Korea
- 0%
- Georgia
- 0%
- Mauritius
- 0%
- Maldives
- 0%
- Cambodia
- 0%
- Nicaragua
- 0%
- Ecuador
- 0%
- Serbia
- 0%
- Hong Kong
- 0%
- Macao
- 0%
- Asia-Pacific (APTA)
- 4.2%
RCEP rates
- Australia
- 0%
- Brunei
- 0%
- Cambodia
- 0%
- South Korea
- 3.3%
- Laos
- 0%
- Malaysia
- 0%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Singapore
- 0%
- Thailand
- 0%
- Vietnam
- 0%
- Japan
- 3.5%
- Indonesia
- 0%
- Philippines
- 0%
- Myanmar
- 0%
CIQ codes
- 3204191900999Other sulphur dyes and preparations based thereon其他硫化染料及以其为基本成分品
3204.19.90Other synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon, n.e.s.
3204.19.90.00Mixtures of other colouring matter其他着色料组成的混合物
- Unit
- kg
- MFN import duty
- 6.5%
- Provisional import duty
- None
- General import duty
- 35%
- Import VAT
- 13%
- Consumption tax
- 0%
- Export duty
- 0%
- Provisional export duty
- None
- Export VAT rebate
- 0%
- Updated by China
- 7 Sep 2026
Licences and certificates
- AInbound goods clearance (inspection and quarantine)入境货物通关单
- BOutbound goods clearance (inspection and quarantine)出境货物通关单
Inspection and quarantine
- RImported food hygiene inspection进口食品卫生监督检验
- SExported food hygiene inspection出口食品卫生监督检验
What the customs declaration must state
- 0.Brand type品牌类型
- 1.Export preferential status出口享惠情况
- 2.Ingredient content成分含量
- 3.Use用途
- 4.Dyes, type to be specified (e.g. disperse, acid, basic dyes)染料须报明种类(分散染料、酸性染料、碱性染料等)
- 5.Packing specifications包装规格
- 6.Brand (Chinese or foreign names)品牌(中文或外文名称)
- 7.Model型号
- 8.GTIN
- 9.CAS
- 10.Other其他
China's agreement rates
- ASEAN
- 0%
- Chile
- 0%
- Pakistan
- 0%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Peru
- 0%
- Costa Rica
- 0%
- Iceland
- 0%
- Australia
- 0%
- South Korea
- 0%
- Georgia
- 0%
- Mauritius
- 0%
- Maldives
- 0%
- Cambodia
- 0%
- Nicaragua
- 0%
- Ecuador
- 0%
- Serbia
- 0%
- Hong Kong
- 0%
- Macao
- 0%
- Asia-Pacific (APTA)
- 4.2%
RCEP rates
- Australia
- 0%
- Brunei
- 0%
- Cambodia
- 0%
- South Korea
- 0%
- Laos
- 0%
- Malaysia
- 0%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Singapore
- 0%
- Thailand
- 0%
- Vietnam
- 0%
- Japan
- 3.5%
- Indonesia
- 0%
- Philippines
- 0%
- Myanmar
- 0%
CIQ codes
- 3204199000101Other mixtures of colouring matter (feed additives)其他着色料组成的混合物(饲料添加剂)
- 3204199000302Mixtures of other colouring matter (food additives with no quarantine required)其他着色料组成的混合物(无检疫要求食品添加剂)
- 3204199000303Other mixtures of colouring matter (chemicals declared for industrial use only, not for food additives, no quarantine required)其他着色料组成的混合物(需申报仅用于工业用途不用于食品添加剂无检疫要求的化学品)
China's tariff as compiled by HS编码网 from China Customs, the State Council Tariff Commission and the State Taxation Administration. The Chinese is the original.
Nearby codes
Previous3204 17Pigments and preparations based thereonOne level up3204Synthetic 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 definedNext3204 20Synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents
Sources
- GSTN HSN code masterChecked 13 Oct 2026
- DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policyChecked 9 Oct 2026
- GST rate per HSN (archived GSTZen extract)Checked 29 Sep 2026
- Customs Tariff of India (First Schedule): sections, chapters, notes and statutory BCDChecked 19 Oct 2026
- GST rates on goods, before and after 22 September 2025Checked 18 Oct 2026
- BIS compulsory certification: products and Quality Control OrdersChecked 18 Oct 2026
- Anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duties in force (India)Checked 19 Oct 2026
- India's export duty (Second Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act and notifications 27/2011, 55/2022, 22/2024)Checked 18 Oct 2026
- India's All Industry Rates of duty drawback (notification 77/2023-Customs (N.T.))Checked 19 Oct 2026
- China customs tariff (HS编码网)Checked 19 Oct 2026
For information, not a customs ruling. Only notifications published in the Gazette have legal force; confirm the duty with your customs broker or ICEGATE before you price a deal.