Vat violet 3 (magenta B)

Vat dye, Vat violet 3 (magenta B)

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 15 42 (Vat violet 3, magenta B) is subject to customs declaration requirements administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. Mandatory additional qualifiers in import declarations are required for all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808, with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3204 15 42

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CBIC · Mandatory additional qualifiers under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808

Customs documentation

Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
At the time of filing the bill of entry, include all mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 32 commodities as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. Declarations filed without these qualifiers on or after 15 October 2023 are non-compliant and liable to customs examination or detention.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 · Para 4.1 and 4.2
2
Ensure the import declaration correctly identifies the product as a vat dye preparation under CTH 3204 15 42, with the chemical identity and trade name (Vat violet 3 / magenta B) stated as a qualifier. Misidentification across adjacent dye sub-headings within Chapter 32 triggers a re-assessment of applicable qualifiers.
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 with a generic Chapter 32 product description and omitting the mandatory chemical qualifiers required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that circular specify the precise qualifier fields; an incomplete declaration triggers customs examination, consignment detention, and demurrage — even when the underlying product is commercially routine.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 15 42 require BIS certification?

No, vat dyes including Vat violet 3 are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import compliance for this tariff line is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under the mandatory additional qualifiers framework of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

From which date are the mandatory additional qualifiers required for Chapter 32 imports?

The mandatory additional qualifier requirements under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply with effect from 15 October 2023 to all imports under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808.

Does the qualifier requirement apply to both new and existing import declarations for this HSN?

The requirement applies at the bill-of-entry stage for each import transaction filed on or after 15 October 2023; consignments filed before that date are not retrospectively affected, but any re-filing or amendment after the effective date must include the stipulated qualifiers.

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