Oranges

Acid dyes, mordant dyes, orange shades

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 12 62 (acid dyes, orange shades) is subject to Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mandatory additional-qualifier requirements under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, operative from 15 October 2023. Importers must include the Chapter 32 chemical qualifiers stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular in all import declarations at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

3204 12 62

Chapter

32 · Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments, paints and varnishes

Primary regulator

CBIC · Mandatory additional qualifiers, Chapter 32 — Circular 23/2023-Cus

Customs documentation

Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Include all mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 32 commodities in the import declaration 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 at the bill-of-entry stage.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the qualifier declarations are accurate and consistent with the chemical identity of the dye being imported; incomplete or inaccurate qualifier entries may result in consignment detention pending re-declaration or examination by the proper officer.
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 providing qualifiers that are incomplete relative to the Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 checklist. Because the qualifier obligation spans Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808, importers with multi-chapter shipments sometimes apply the qualifier set for an adjacent chapter to their dye entries, triggering examination holds and demurrage.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 12 62 require BIS certification?

No, acid and mordant dyes under this tariff line are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. The operative requirement is the CBIC mandatory additional-qualifier obligation under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, effective 15 October 2023.

Which qualifiers must be declared for Chapter 32 dye imports under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus?

The specific qualifiers are set out in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023; importers should review those paragraphs directly and ensure every mandatory field is populated in the bill of entry before filing.

From what date does the mandatory qualifier requirement apply to this HSN?

The requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies with effect from 15 October 2023; bills of entry filed on or after that date without the stipulated Chapter 32 qualifiers are non-compliant and liable to examination or detention.

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