Violet 10 (rhodamine B)

Rhodamine B basic dye, Violet 10 synthetic organic colourant

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 13 42 (Violet 10, Rhodamine B) is subject to mandatory additional qualifiers in import declarations 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 chemical qualifiers specified in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular for all commodities under Chapter 32.

What this is

HSN code

3204 13 42

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
At the bill of entry, include all mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 32 commodities as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. Non-furnishing of the required chemical qualifiers renders the import declaration deficient and may attract customs detention.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2, effective 15-10-2023
2
Confirm the declaration qualifiers correctly identify the substance as Violet 10 (Rhodamine B) under CTH 3204 13 42. Misdescription of the chemical identity in the qualifiers is treated as an incorrect declaration under the Customs Act, 1962 and may attract monetary penalty.
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 chemical qualifiers introduced by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, treating Rhodamine B as a routine dye shipment. The qualifier obligation has applied since 15 October 2023 and covers Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808; a declaration filed without the paragraph 4.1 and 4.2 qualifiers is incomplete on its face and attracts examination and detention before out-of-charge is granted.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 13 42 require BIS certification?

No, Violet 10 (Rhodamine B) is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the mandatory chemical-qualifier declaration regime administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

From which date are the Chapter 32 additional qualifiers mandatory for this tariff line?

The mandatory additional qualifiers under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus became effective from 15 October 2023 for all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808, including CTH 3204 13 42.

What happens if the import declaration is filed without the required qualifiers?

A declaration lacking the Chapter 32 chemical qualifiers is treated as deficient and may result in consignment examination, detention, and demurrage at the port of entry until a corrected declaration is accepted by the customs proper officer.

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