Food and beverage manufacturers requiring niche synthetic food colorants use this residual classification.
HSN code 32041990 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
HSN 32041990 is the broadest residual code for other synthetic food colouring matters not classified under the specifically named color subheadings.
Requires FCC food-additive certification; customs may request the specific colorant identity given the very broad scope and varying regulatory status of synthetic food dyes.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 3204)
- 3204organic colouring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically definedFree
- 320411thereon as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter : -- Disperse dyes and preparations based thereonFree
- 32041111Disperse yellow 13 (Duranol BrillFree
- 32041119OtherFree
- 32041121orange 11 (Duranol orange G)Free
- 32041129Disperse Orange: ---- OtherFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 32041990 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
This residual food colorant code (32041990) needs FCC certification and specific colorant identification, given the widely varying regulatory status across synthetic food dyes.
HSN 32041990 falls under Chapter 32 and Heading 3204 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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