Acid violets

Acid violet dyes, premetallised acid dyes and preparations

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 12 94 (Acid violets) is governed by Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mandatory chemical-qualifier requirements under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, operative from 15 October 2023. Import declarations for this tariff line must include the additional qualifiers specified in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular, covering synthetic organic colouring matter under Chapter 32.

What this is

HSN code

3204 12 94

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CBIC · Mandatory Chapter 32 import declaration qualifiers, Circular 23/2023-Cus

Customs documentation

Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Include the mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration for this tariff line as stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers are compulsory for all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808, with effect from 15 October 2023.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Ensure the bill of entry correctly identifies the goods as acid violet dyes falling under Chapter 32. Declarations filed without the prescribed qualifiers are non-compliant and liable to customs intervention, including detention pending rectification.
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 introduced by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, treating this as a routine Chapter 32 synthetic-dye entry. Omission of the Paragraph 4.1 and 4.2 qualifiers renders the declaration deficient from 15 October 2023, exposing the consignment to detention and demurrage while a revised declaration is processed.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 12 94 require BIS certification?

No, acid violet dyes under this tariff line are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs mandatory qualifier regime under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which requires specific additional qualifiers in the import declaration with effect from 15 October 2023.

Which specific paragraphs of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply to this tariff line?

Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 apply; they specify the mandatory additional qualifiers for import declarations covering commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808, including HSN 3204 12 94.

Do the CBIC qualifier requirements under Circular 23/2023-Cus apply to all acid dye sub-categories or only to acid violets?

The qualifier requirements apply to all commodities under Chapter 32 as a chapter-level obligation, not solely to acid violets; all synthetic organic colouring matter entries within Chapter 32 are within scope of the Circular.

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