Violet 14 (magenta)

Basic dye Violet 14 (magenta), synthetic organic colouring matter

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 13 43 (Violet 14, magenta) is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mandatory-qualifier regime under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, which requires additional chemical-identity qualifiers in import declarations for commodities under Chapter 32 with effect from 15 October 2023. No sectoral PGA licence or permit is required; compliance is a bill-of-entry declaration obligation enforced at the port of import.

What this is

HSN code

3204 13 43

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CBIC · Mandatory chemical qualifiers, Chapter 32 (CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus)

Customs documentation

Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
Commercial invoice from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Include all mandatory additional qualifiers prescribed under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus in the import declaration for this Chapter 32 commodity. Declarations filed without the stipulated chemical-identity qualifiers are liable to detention and a request for amendment 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
Ensure the commercial invoice and supporting technical documentation from the exporter specify the chemical identity of Violet 14 (magenta) in a form that satisfies the qualifier fields. Discrepancy between the invoice description and the declared qualifiers triggers a mismatch flag and delays out-of-charge.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Para 4.1 and 4.2

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing the bill of entry with a generic trade-name description — 'Basic Violet 14' or 'Magenta dye' — without appending the chemical-identity qualifiers mandated under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. The circular applies across Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808; a declaration deficient in qualifiers is not treated as a minor labelling error but as a non-compliant entry, and amendment after arrival attracts demurrage and ground rent during the correction window.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 13 43 require BIS certification?

No, basic dyes including Violet 14 are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import compliance for this tariff line is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs mandatory-qualifier regime under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, applicable to Chapter 32 commodities from 15 October 2023.

What specific qualifiers are required in the import declaration under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus?

The mandatory additional qualifiers are those prescribed in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023; importers should refer to the circular's annexed qualifier list for Chapter 32 to identify the exact fields required for synthetic organic colouring matter.

Does the CBIC qualifier requirement apply to all shipments of Violet 14 or only above a threshold quantity?

The circular prescribes no quantity or value threshold; the mandatory-qualifier obligation applies to all import declarations for commodities under the listed chapters, including Chapter 32, with effect from 15 October 2023.

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