Vat violet 1 (brill violet 2R)

Vat dye, brilliant violet 2R (synthetic organic colouring matter)

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 15 41 (Vat violet 1 / Brilliant Violet 2R) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations in import documentation administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. The requirement applies to all commodities under Chapter 32 and mandates that the bill of entry carry the specified qualifiers per Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular, with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3204 15 41

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
Bill of entry declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Include the mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration for this Chapter 32 commodity at the bill of entry stage. The qualifiers must conform to the specifications set out in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, with effect from 15 October 2023.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the importer's invoice and packing documentation reflect the qualifier details before filing the bill of entry. Missing or incorrect qualifiers for Chapter 32 declarations may cause the bill to be flagged for customs examination and delay out-of-charge.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the Chapter 32 qualifier requirement as a formatting technicality rather than a substantive compliance obligation. A bill of entry filed without the Paragraph 4.1 and 4.2 qualifiers will be flagged by the customs system even where the classification and valuation are correct, resulting in examination, detention, and accruing demurrage. Ensure the qualifiers are embedded at the declaration stage, not added as a post-query amendment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 15 41 require BIS certification?

No, vat dyes and synthetic organic colouring matter 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 under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates additional qualifiers in the import declaration for Chapter 32 commodities.

From which date are the Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers applicable to this HSN?

The mandatory additional qualifier requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies with effect from 15 October 2023 to all import declarations for commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808.

Does the qualifier requirement apply to all importers of this tariff line, or only certain categories?

CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies universally to all import declarations for Chapter 32 commodities; no importer-category exemption is carved out in the Circular for this tariff line.

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