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3204.13

Subheading in 3204 — Synthetic organic colouring matter

Basic dyes and preparations based thereon

$80MIndia’s exports in 2025
119countries bought from India in 2025
18,888tonnes shipped in 2025
4%of 3204 exports

India’s exports, year by year

US$, calendar years, all destinations combined. Source: UN Comtrade (India’s own reports).

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. China
  2. USA
  3. Brazil
  4. Netherlands
  5. Japan
  6. Thailand
  7. Russian Federation
  8. Viet Nam
  9. Mexico
  10. Sweden

Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
3204.13.10Basic dyes and preparations based thereon: Basic azo dyes18%
3204.13.21Basic yellow (non-azo): Yellow 2 (Auramine O)18%
3204.13.29Basic yellow (non-azo): Other18%
3204.13.31Basic Red (non-azo): Red 1 (Rhodamine 6 G)18%
3204.13.39Basic Red (non-azo): Other18%
3204.13.41Basic Violet (non-azo): Violet 1 (methyl Violet)18%
3204.13.42Basic Violet (non-azo): Violet 10 (Rhodamine B)18%
3204.13.43Basic Violet (non-azo): Violet 14 (magenta)18%
3204.13.49Basic Violet (non-azo): Other18%
3204.13.51Basic Blue (non-azo): Blue 9 (methylene Blue)18%
3204.13.52Basic Blue (non-azo): Blue 16 (Victoria Blue B)18%
3204.13.59Basic Blue (non-azo): Other18%
3204.13.61Basic Green (non-azo): Green 4 (Malachite green)18%
3204.13.69Basic Green (non-azo): Other18%
3204.13.91Other non-azo basic dyes: Basic Oranges18%
3204.13.92Other non-azo basic dyes: Basic Browns18%
3204.13.93Other non-azo basic dyes: Basic Black18%
3204.13.99Other non-azo basic dyes: Other18%

GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Where two rates are shown, the rate depends on a condition in the GST notification: open the code for the exact rule. Exports are zero-rated supplies.

Other codes in 3204