Red 1 (rhodamine 6 G)

Rhodamine 6G basic dye, Red 1 synthetic organic colourant

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 13 31 (Red 1, Rhodamine 6G) is subject to mandatory additional qualifiers in import declarations under Chapter 32, administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. With effect from 15 October 2023, importers must furnish the specified chemical qualifiers at the bill-of-entry stage as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular.

What this is

HSN code

3204 13 31

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 importer

Compliance steps

1
Furnish all mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 32 commodities as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers must be incorporated in the import declaration at the bill-of-entry stage; non-compliance from 15 October 2023 onwards renders the declaration deficient and liable to detention.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Confirm that the import declaration accurately identifies the chemical product as Red 1 (Rhodamine 6G) under CTH 3204 13 31. Misclassification across the broader Chapter 32 or adjacent Chapter 29 synthetic-organic-chemical headings can trigger a separate review under the mandatory-qualifiers regime.
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 with a generic chemical description and omitting the specific Chapter 32 qualifiers prescribed by paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. The qualifier obligation applies at the declaration stage — not post-examination — so a deficient declaration filed before customs examination is already non-compliant and may attract detention and reassessment even where the physical consignment is correctly labelled.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 13 31 require BIS certification?

No, synthetic organic basic dyes including Rhodamine 6G are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates additional chemical qualifiers in import declarations for Chapter 32 commodities with effect from 15 October 2023.

From which date are the mandatory Chapter 32 qualifiers enforceable, and which chapters does the requirement cover?

The mandatory additional qualifiers apply with effect from 15 October 2023 and cover commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808, per paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

What happens if the mandatory qualifiers are omitted from the bill of entry?

An import declaration lacking the prescribed Chapter 32 qualifiers is treated as deficient under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, exposing the consignment to detention at the port of import and potential reassessment or monetary penalty under the Customs Act, 1962.

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