Vat yellow 2 (GC)

Vat dye, Vat yellow 2 pigment preparation

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 15 11 (Vat yellow 2 (GC)) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations in the import filing 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 of goods under Chapter 32 must include the prescribed qualifiers at paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that circular in every import declaration.

What this is

HSN code

3204 15 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
Include the mandatory additional qualifiers specified in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus in every import declaration for this tariff line. The requirement applies to all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 and has been operative since 15 October 2023.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the bill of entry reflects the correct qualifier data before filing. A declaration missing the Chapter 32 qualifiers is liable to be flagged for mismatch at the customs gate, resulting in examination, detention, and potential re-filing with attendant demurrage and ground rent.
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 mandatory qualifiers, treating vat dyes as a routine chemical with no special declaration burden. CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies across Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 simultaneously, so a broker familiar with Chapter 29 pharmaceuticals may still miss the Chapter 32 qualifier fields for dyes; absent qualifiers trigger customs examination and can result in consignment detention until a corrected declaration is accepted.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 15 11 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers vat dyes or synthetic organic colouring matter under this tariff line. The operative compliance obligation is the mandatory additional qualifier declaration under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, applicable to Chapter 32 commodities with effect from 15 October 2023.

From which date are the Chapter 32 qualifier requirements in force, and which document prescribes them?

The mandatory additional qualifiers prescribed in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 have been in force for imports filed on or after 15 October 2023.

Does the qualifier requirement apply only to Chapter 32, or do other chapters share the same obligation?

The same CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus extends the mandatory qualifier obligation to commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808; importers dealing in more than one of these chapters must confirm qualifier compliance separately for each.

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