Basic black

Basic black basic dyes and preparations

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 13 93 (Basic black) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations at the bill-of-entry stage under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The circular requires importers of commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 to furnish specified technical qualifiers in the import declaration with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3204 13 93

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CBIC · Mandatory qualifier declarations under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, Chapter 32

Customs documentation

Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Include all mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These technical qualifiers for Chapter 32 commodities are mandatory with effect from 15 October 2023 and must be correctly populated before the bill of entry is filed.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, para 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the qualifier fields specific to synthetic organic colouring matter under Chapter 32 are accurately completed and consistent with supporting technical documentation from the supplier. Incomplete or inaccurate qualifier entries attract customs query, detention, and potential misdeclaration proceedings.
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 without populating the Chapter 32 mandatory qualifier fields, treating them as optional or as post-clearance amendable items. CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus made these qualifiers a pre-clearance condition from 15 October 2023; a declaration filed without the required technical particulars is treated as incomplete, triggering customs examination and detention of the consignment until rectified.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 13 93 require BIS certification?

No, basic black basic dyes are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. The operative compliance requirement is the mandatory additional qualifier declaration under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 for Chapter 32 commodities, effective 15 October 2023.

Which chapters are covered by the mandatory qualifier requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus?

The circular covers commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808; HSN 3204 13 93 falls under Chapter 32 and is therefore within scope of the mandatory additional qualifier obligation.

What happens if the mandatory qualifiers are not furnished at the time of filing the bill of entry?

The import declaration is treated as incomplete under the CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus framework, which may result in customs detention of the consignment and potential misdeclaration proceedings until the correct qualifier information is provided.

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