Textile manufacturers purchase natural indigo primarily for producing traditional hand‑dyed fabrics and for use in eco‑friendly dyeing processes that appeal to heritage and sustainability markets.
HSN code 32030040 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Natural indigo, captured under HSN 32030040, is the purified pigment derived from the roots of the indigofera plant; it differs from the nearby code 32030030, which covers synthetic indigo dyes, by its botanical origin and lack of chemical synthesis.
When shipping natural indigo, it is essential to use moisture‑tight packaging and keep the cargo in a climate‑controlled container to prevent degradation of the pigment’s potency during transit.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 3203)
- 3203chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal originFree
- 320300chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal originFree
- 32030010Cutch (Catechu) extractsFree
- 32030020Food colours other thanFree
- 32030030Lac-dyeFree
- 32030090OtherFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 32030040 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 32030040 is used to identify and trade the natural indigo pigment extracted from indigofera roots.
HSN 32030040 falls under Chapter 32 and Heading 3203 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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