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Disperse red 4 (celliton fast pink RF)

Disperse red 4 dye, disperse dye preparations

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 11 32 (Disperse red 4, celliton fast pink RF) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations in the bill of entry administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. With effect from 15 October 2023, importers must furnish the Chapter 32 qualifiers stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular at the time of filing.

What this is
HSN code
3204 11 32
Chapter
32 · Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments, paints and varnishes
Primary regulator
CBIC · CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers
Customs documentation
  • Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
  • Bill of entry declaration to CBIC
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    At the time of filing the bill of entry, include the mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 32 commodities as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers are compulsory with effect from 15 October 2023 and non-compliance may result in the bill of entry being flagged for examination.
    CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paras 4.1 and 4.2
  2. 2
    Verify that the import declaration correctly identifies the specific disperse dye by its recognised chemical designation (Disperse Red 4, also known as celliton fast pink RF) to satisfy the qualifier specificity required under the Circular for synthetic organic colouring matter under Chapter 32.
    CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing a bill of entry without the mandatory Chapter 32 qualifiers introduced by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, whether from reliance on pre-October 2023 filing templates or from misidentifying the product as falling outside the qualifier scope. Disperse dye preparations based on Disperse Red 4 fall squarely within the Chapter 32 commodity category listed in the Circular; incomplete qualifier declarations attract examination, detention, and demurrage pending rectification.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 3204 11 32 require BIS certification?
No, disperse dyes and preparations under this tariff line are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates additional qualifier declarations in the bill of entry for synthetic organic colouring matter under Chapter 32 with effect from 15 October 2023.
Which specific qualifiers must be declared at the bill of entry for this HSN?
The mandatory qualifiers are those stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, applicable to commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808; the precise qualifier fields are detailed in the Circular's annexures.
From what date are the Chapter 32 qualifier declarations compulsory?
The mandatory qualifier requirements under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus became operative with effect from 15 October 2023; bills of entry filed on or after that date without the requisite qualifiers are non-compliant.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: CBIC / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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