Disperse blue 24 (duranol blue 2G)

Disperse blue 24 dye and preparations based thereon

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 11 56 (Disperse blue 24, also known as Duranol Blue 2G) 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 requirement applies to all commodities under Chapter 32, including disperse dyes, with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3204 11 56

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
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the import declaration for Disperse blue 24 includes all mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 32 commodities as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. Declarations filed without the prescribed qualifiers are liable to be treated as incomplete at the bill-of-entry stage.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, para 4.1 and 4.2, effective 15-10-2023
2
Verify that the qualifiers cover the specific chemical identity and commercial description of the disperse dye, consistent with the Chapter 32 requirements under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. Deficient declarations for Chapter 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 commodities attract customs examination and potential detention.
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 a generic product description — 'disperse dye' or 'synthetic organic colouring matter' — without the specific chemical qualifiers prescribed for Chapter 32 under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. Incomplete qualifier declarations are flagged at system level and routed for customs examination, resulting in consignment detention, demurrage, and ground rent that accumulate before the deficiency can be rectified.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 11 56 require BIS certification?

No, disperse dyes are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import of Disperse blue 24 is governed by the mandatory additional-qualifier requirement for Chapter 32 commodities under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

From which date are the Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers operative for this HSN?

The mandatory additional qualifier requirement under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies with effect from 15 October 2023 for all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808.

What happens if the import declaration is filed without the prescribed qualifiers?

A declaration missing the Chapter 32 qualifiers stipulated in CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus is treated as deficient, exposing the consignment to customs examination, detention, and accrual of demurrage and ground rent until a corrected declaration is accepted.

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