Disperse red 9 (duranol red GN)

Disperse red 9 dye, disperse dyes and preparations

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 11 33 (Disperse red 9, Duranol red GN) is subject to mandatory additional qualifiers in import declarations 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, all import declarations for commodities under Chapter 32 must include the specified chemical qualifiers at the bill-of-entry stage as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that circular.

What this is

HSN code

3204 11 33

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 declaration to CBIC
Bill of entry with chemical descriptors from importer

Compliance steps

1
Include all mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration for Chapter 32 commodities as specified in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These chemical descriptors — covering identity, purity, and specification parameters — must appear on the bill of entry with effect from 15 October 2023.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the exporter's documentation, including the commercial invoice and certificate of analysis, reflects the same chemical identifiers as declared in the bill of entry. Mismatches between the declared qualifiers and accompanying trade documents may trigger customs examination and consignment detention pending rectification.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing the bill of entry with only the commercial product name (Duranol red GN) and omitting the Chapter 32 mandatory chemical qualifiers required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2. A declaration submitted without the stipulated qualifiers is treated as a non-compliant entry from 15 October 2023 onward, and the customs proper officer may withhold out-of-charge until the deficiency is remedied, generating demurrage and ground rent liability.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 11 33 require BIS certification?

No, disperse dyes and preparations under this tariff line are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import compliance is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates additional chemical qualifiers in import declarations for Chapter 32 commodities.

From which date are the mandatory Chapter 32 qualifiers enforceable, and which chapters does the circular cover?

The mandatory additional qualifiers requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus is effective from 15 October 2023 and applies to import declarations for commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808.

What happens if the mandatory qualifiers are omitted from the bill of entry?

A bill of entry filed without the stipulated qualifiers under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus is non-compliant, and the customs proper officer may withhold out-of-charge clearance, exposing the consignment to detention, demurrage, and ground rent until the declaration is rectified.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: CBIC / Indian Customs CUSDATA.