HS code 3203 00 90: 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: other
HS code 3203 00 90 covers 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: other in chapter 32 (tanning and dyeing extracts, dyes, pigments, paints and inks). Total import duty is about 27.73% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 3203 00 90 |
|---|---|
| Description | 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: other |
| Chapter | 32: Tanning and dyeing extracts, dyes, pigments, paints and inks |
| Heading | 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 |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 7.5% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 7.5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
DGFT import and export policy
- Import: Free.
- Export: Free. However, exoport of Dye made from Red Sanders wood are Restricted wherein Exports is permitted under Restricted Export Authorisation subject to the following documentation: Applications for Restricted Export Authorisatio
India's imports and exports
- India imported 43 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 25.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 32030090, “Other colouring matter of animal origin”.
- India exported 235 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 232% on 2024-25) under tariff item 32030090, “Other colouring matter of animal origin”.
Questions about HS code 3203 00 90
What is the import duty on HS code 3203 00 90 in India?
About 27.73% of the import value: basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Is the import of 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: other free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 3203 00 90 is Free.
Can 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: other be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 3203 00 90 is Free.
Other lines under heading 3203
Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.