Disperse violet 1 (duranol violet 2R)

Disperse violet 1 dye and disperse dye preparations

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 11 41 (Disperse violet 1, also known as Duranol Violet 2R) is subject to mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. The qualifier requirement applies to all commodities under Chapter 32 and is operative with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3204 11 41

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 from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
At the bill of entry, include all mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 32 commodities as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. Failure to include the prescribed qualifiers in the import declaration renders the entry non-compliant 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 import declaration correctly identifies the product as Disperse Violet 1 (Duranol Violet 2R) under CTH 3204 11 41 to satisfy the Chapter 32 qualifier regime. Mis-declaration or omission of the qualifiers may result in detention of the consignment 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 without the Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers introduced by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which applies across Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808. The qualifier fields are not optional supplementary data — their absence causes the customs system to flag the declaration for examination, risking detention and demurrage while the entry is rectified.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 11 41 require BIS certification?

No. Disperse dyes under this tariff line fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import compliance is governed by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates additional qualifiers in the import declaration for Chapter 32 commodities with effect from 15 October 2023.

What are the mandatory qualifiers required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus for Chapter 32 imports?

The specific qualifier fields are prescribed in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023; importers should refer to that circular directly and ensure all stipulated data fields are populated in the bill of entry before filing.

Does the Chapter 32 qualifier requirement apply only to Disperse Violet 1, or to all dyes in this chapter?

The requirement applies broadly to all commodities under Chapter 32, as well as Chapters 28, 29, 39 and CTH 3808, per CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus — not solely to Disperse Violet 1 under CTH 3204 11 41.

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