3203 Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts, not animal black); whether or not chemically defined; preparations based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin
Heading 3203 is a 4-digit product category inside its chapter. Businesses with turnover up to Rs. 5 crore can report this 4-digit code in GSTR-1; drill into the 8-digit codes below for full detail and rates.
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All codes under heading 3203
Grouped by 6-digit subheading. Open any 8-digit code for its official description, GST schedule rows, CGST/SGST split and calculator.
GST rates shown here are as published in HSN to GST code and GST rate schedule mapping (as published 30.06.2017) and are reproduced for reference. The GST Council revises rates through notifications, including the slab rationalization effective 22.09.2025 that moved many goods from the 12% and 28% slabs. Always verify the current rate on the CBIC GST rates page or CBIC tax information portal before invoicing or filing. Rates shown exclude any applicable compensation cess. IncorpX provides assistance for GST registration and return filing if you need help.
Heading 3203 questions
What does HSN heading 3203 cover?
Heading 3203 covers colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts, not animal black); whether or not chemically defined;.... It holds 1 subheadings and 5 8-digit HSN codes under Chapter 32.
Is the 4-digit code 3203 enough for my GST return?
If your aggregate turnover is up to Rs. 5 crore, reporting the 4-digit heading 3203 in GSTR-1 satisfies the HSN requirement. Above Rs. 5 crore you must report 6 digits, and customs filings always use the full 8-digit code.
What GST rate applies to heading 3203?
Codes under this heading map to 18% in the schedule, depending on the exact product and, in some rows, sale value or packing. Open the 8-digit code for its specific rows and CGST/SGST split, and verify the current rate before filing.
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