Acid violets

Acid violet dyes, premetallised acid dyes and preparations

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 12 14 (Acid violets) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations in the import entry administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. Importers must furnish the Chapter 32 qualifiers specified in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that circular at the bill-of-entry stage, with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3204 12 14

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 to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Include the mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 32 commodities in the import declaration at the bill-of-entry stage. The qualifiers are specified in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus and are compulsory 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 qualifier details accurately describe the specific acid violet dye being imported — including chemical identity, premetallised status, and preparation basis — as the circular applies across Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 and requires product-specific accuracy.
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, or completing them at a generic chapter level without the product-specific detail CBIC requires. An entry that omits or incorrectly states the qualifiers for paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 is liable to be held for correction before out-of-charge, triggering demurrage and ground rent at the port while the deficiency is rectified.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 12 14 require BIS certification?

No, acid violet dyes are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers synthetic organic colouring matter under this tariff line. Import is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under the mandatory Chapter 32 qualifier declarations prescribed by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus.

From which date are the Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers compulsory under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus?

The mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 are compulsory with effect from 15 October 2023, as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

What happens if the mandatory qualifiers are omitted at the bill-of-entry stage?

The bill of entry is liable to be held by the proper officer pending correction of the qualifier deficiency, resulting in detention of the consignment, demurrage, and ground rent until a compliant declaration is filed.

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