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Disperse yellow 13 (duranol brill yellow 6 G)

Disperse yellow 13 dye, disperse dyes and preparations

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 11 11 (Disperse yellow 13) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. All import declarations for commodities under Chapter 32 must include the Chapter-specific qualifiers prescribed in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular, with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is
HSN code
3204 11 11
Chapter
32 · Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments, paints and varnishes
Primary regulator
CBIC · Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers
Customs documentation
  • Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
  • Import declaration to CBIC
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Include the mandatory additional qualifiers specified in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus in every import declaration for this tariff line. The qualifier regime applies to all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808, and has been operative from 15 October 2023.
    CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paras 4.1 and 4.2
  2. 2
    Verify that the bill of entry accurately reflects the chemical identity of the disperse dye — trade name (Duranol Brilliant Yellow 6G), Colour Index name (Disperse Yellow 13), and any other qualifier fields prescribed under the Circular — before submission at the customs station.
    CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paras 4.1 and 4.2
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing the bill of entry with only the trade name or only the Colour Index designation, omitting the chemical-identity qualifiers required by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. A declaration that is incomplete as to the Chapter 32 qualifiers is treated as a misdeclaration at the time of assessment and may attract detention, re-assessment, and monetary penalty under the Customs Act, 1962 — even when the physical goods are correctly classified.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 3204 11 11 require BIS certification?
No. Disperse dyes fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers this product family. Import is governed by the CBIC mandatory qualifier framework under Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, requiring specific chemical-identity declarations in the bill of entry.
From which date are the Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers operative, and what happens if they are omitted?
The qualifier requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies from 15 October 2023; an import declaration filed without the prescribed qualifiers under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 is treated as deficient and may be detained pending correction.
Does the CBIC qualifier obligation under Circular 23/2023-Cus apply to preparations based on Disperse Yellow 13 as well as the pure dye?
Yes. The Circular covers all commodities under Chapter 32, which includes both the synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon, so blended or formulated disperse-dye products classified under this CTH carry the same qualifier obligation.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: CBIC / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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