About HSN Code 3203
HSN Code 3203 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 and attracts a GST rate of 18%. For intra-state supplies, this is split as 9% CGST + 9% SGST. For inter-state supplies, 18% IGST is charged.
How to Use HSN Code 3203 on GST Invoices
- Include the HSN code 3203 on every GST invoice for 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
- Businesses with turnover above ₹5 crore must use 6-digit HSN codes
- Turnover between ₹1.5–5 crore: 4-digit codes are sufficient
- The HSN code must match the product/service description on your invoice
- Incorrect HSN codes can lead to GST notices and ITC mismatches
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