Yellow 12 (chrysophenine G)

Direct dye Yellow 12 (chrysophenine G)

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 14 11 (Yellow 12, chrysophenine G) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier 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, all import declarations for Chapter 32 synthetic organic colouring matter must include the chemical-identity qualifiers stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular.

What this is

HSN code

3204 14 11

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
File the bill of entry with the mandatory additional chemical-identity qualifiers for Chapter 32 goods as stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. This requirement is operative with effect from 15 October 2023 and applies to all import declarations covering synthetic organic colouring matter.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paras 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the qualifier data — including chemical name, CAS number, or other identity particulars required for Chapter 32 dyes — is sourced from the supplier's technical documentation and matches the declaration exactly. A mismatch between declared qualifiers and the actual product profile exposes the consignment to customs examination and potential detention.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paras 4.1 and 4.2

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing the bill of entry without the Chapter 32 chemical-identity qualifiers — treating the CBIC Circular as an advisory rather than a binding mandatory overlay effective 15 October 2023. An incomplete qualifier field is flagged at the system level before the bill is even assessed, triggering a customs query that delays out-of-charge; this is not a rectifiable labelling defect but a declaration deficiency that suspends the assessment clock and accrues demurrage.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 14 11 require BIS certification?

No, direct dyes including Yellow 12 (chrysophenine G) fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates mandatory additional chemical-identity qualifiers in the import declaration for Chapter 32 synthetic organic colouring matter with effect from 15 October 2023.

Which specific qualifier fields must be completed for Chapter 32 at the bill of entry?

Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 specify the mandatory additional qualifier requirements for Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808; importers should consult that Circular for the exact field list applicable to Chapter 32 dye declarations.

Does the mandatory qualifier requirement apply to preparations based on Yellow 12 as well as the pure dye?

Yes. The Chapter 32 qualifier obligation under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus covers synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon, meaning both the neat dye and formulated preparations classified under heading 3204 are within scope.

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