Violets

Acid dyes, violet shades, premetallised or mordant

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 12 63 (Violets) 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, effective 15 October 2023. The circular applies to all synthetic organic colouring matter under Chapter 32 and requires specific chemical-identity qualifiers at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

3204 12 63

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 this tariff line includes the mandatory additional qualifiers specified in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers cover chemical-identity particulars for synthetic organic colouring matter under Chapter 32 and must be filed 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 qualifier requirement is met for every consignment of acid dyes or mordant dye preparations under this CTH, including premetallised variants. Non-compliance with the declaration qualifiers triggers a deficiency notice and detention of the consignment pending rectification.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Chapter 32 overlay

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing a bill of entry with a generic product description and overlooking the Chapter 32 chemical-identity qualifiers mandated from 15 October 2023. A declaration that omits the paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 particulars is treated as a deficient entry regardless of whether the goods are otherwise correctly classified, resulting in detention and demurrage until a revised declaration is accepted by the proper officer.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 12 63 require BIS certification?

No, acid dyes and mordant dye preparations in violet shades fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs mandatory declaration qualifiers under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which applies to all synthetic organic colouring matter under Chapter 32 from 15 October 2023.

Which specific chapters are covered by the CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus qualifier requirement?

The circular covers commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32 and 39, and CTH 3808; for Chapter 32 goods including this tariff line, the mandatory chemical-identity qualifiers per paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 apply to every import declaration from 15 October 2023.

Do the Chapter 32 qualifiers apply to both premetallised and non-premetallised acid dye preparations?

Yes. CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies at the chapter level and does not carve out any sub-category of synthetic organic colouring matter; all acid dyes and mordant dye preparations under CTH 3204 12, including premetallised variants, are subject to the declaration-qualifier requirement.

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