Disperse violet 4 (duranol brill violet B)

Disperse violet 4 synthetic organic dye preparations

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 11 42 (Disperse violet 4) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations in import filings 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 include the Chapter 32 qualifiers specified in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

3204 11 42

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 (mandatory Chapter 32 qualifiers)

Customs documentation

Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Include the mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 32 commodities in the import declaration at the bill-of-entry stage, as stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. This requirement is operative with effect from 15 October 2023 and applies to all declarations covering HSN 3204 11 42.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the qualifier fields are accurately populated with the chemical identity, concentration, and end-use particulars of the Disperse violet 4 preparation before submitting the bill of entry. Incomplete or absent qualifier data results in customs examination and potential consignment detention pending correction.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing the bill of entry without populating the mandatory Chapter 32 qualifier fields introduced by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, treating them as optional supplementary data. Omission triggers customs examination and detention — not a mere deficiency notice — because the qualifier regime is enforced at the first-check stage for Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 alike; a post-filing amendment to add qualifiers does not prevent demurrage accruing during the examination period.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 11 42 require BIS certification?

No, disperse dyes under this tariff line are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. The applicable obligation is the CBIC mandatory qualifier declaration under Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, operative from 15 October 2023 for all Chapter 32 commodity imports.

From which date are the Chapter 32 qualifier requirements mandatory, and which paragraphs specify the content?

The requirement is operative from 15 October 2023 per CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus; Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular specify the precise qualifier fields to be declared for commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808.

Does the qualifier obligation under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply to preparations based on Disperse violet 4 or only to the chemically defined dye?

The obligation applies to the tariff line as a whole, covering both the chemically defined dye and preparations based thereon, as the Circular mandates qualifiers for all commodities classified under Chapter 32 without carving out preparation sub-categories.

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