Yellow 2 (auramine O)

Basic dye auramine O (Yellow 2) synthetic organic colourant

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 13 21 (Yellow 2 / Auramine O) 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. The qualifier requirement under Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular applies to all commodities under Chapter 32, effective 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3204 13 21

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
Include the mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration for this consignment as stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, effective 15 October 2023. Non-inclusion of the required qualifiers at the bill-of-entry stage renders the declaration defective and may result in consignment detention.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Confirm that the qualifier data covering the commodity under Chapter 32 is uploaded in e-Sanchit and referenced correctly on the bill of entry before out-of-charge. The qualifier regime applies across Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808; ensure the Chapter 32 qualifier set is used specifically for this tariff line.
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, treating Auramine O as a routine dye import exempt from declaration overlays. The qualifier requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus has been operative since 15 October 2023 and is verified at the proper-officer stage; a missing or incomplete qualifier field triggers a defective-declaration notice, detention of the consignment, and demurrage exposure while rectification is processed.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 13 21 require BIS certification?

No, Auramine O basic dye falls outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers synthetic organic colouring matter under this tariff line. Import compliance is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates additional qualifiers in the import declaration effective 15 October 2023.

Which specific qualifiers are required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus for Chapter 32 imports?

The qualifiers are stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023; importers should consult the Circular directly for the prescribed data fields, as the qualifier set is specific to the chapter and commodity type.

Does the mandatory-qualifier requirement apply to all Chapter 32 consignments or only certain sub-headings?

The Circular applies broadly to commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808, effective 15 October 2023; HSN 3204 13 21 falls within Chapter 32 and is therefore squarely within the scope of the requirement.

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