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Acid blue 45 (solway blue RN)

Acid dye, acid blue 45 (solway blue RN)

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 12 45 (Acid blue 45, solway blue RN) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations in import entries administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. The qualifier requirements under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular apply to all commodities under Chapter 32 with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is
HSN code
3204 12 45
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. 1
    Ensure the import declaration for HSN 3204 12 45 includes all mandatory additional qualifiers prescribed under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. Non-inclusion of the required qualifiers renders the bill of entry non-compliant with effect from 15 October 2023.
    CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, para 4.1 and 4.2
  2. 2
    Verify that the commodity description on the bill of entry accurately identifies the dye by its Colour Index name (Acid Blue 45) and commercial synonym (Solway Blue RN), in conformity with the Chapter 32 qualifier mandate. Misdescription or omission of the required chemical or commercial identifiers may attract detention and a request for a corrected declaration.
    CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, para 4.1 and 4.2
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing the bill of entry with a generic or abbreviated commodity description and treating the qualifier mandate as a post-clearance formality. CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies from 15 October 2023 and customs officers are instructed to verify qualifier completeness before out-of-charge; an incomplete declaration causes consignment detention and demurrage while a corrected entry is processed.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 3204 12 45 require BIS certification?
No, acid dyes 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 qualifiers in import declarations for Chapter 32 commodities with effect from 15 October 2023.
Which specific qualifiers are required in the import declaration for this HSN?
The mandatory additional qualifiers are prescribed in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023; importers should consult that Circular directly to confirm the current qualifier fields applicable to Chapter 32 synthetic organic colouring matter.
Does the qualifier requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply to all Chapter 32 imports or only to selected CTIs?
The Circular applies to all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 as a class; HSN 3204 12 45 falls within Chapter 32 and is therefore fully within scope from 15 October 2023.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: CBIC / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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