Vat green 2 (indanthrene brill green GG)
Vat dye green 2, indanthrene brilliant green GG
HSN 3204 15 62 (Vat green 2 / Indanthrene Brilliant Green GG) is subject to mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration 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 synthetic organic colouring matter under Chapter 32 must furnish the stipulated qualifiers at the bill-of-entry stage per Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular.
- Chapter 32 qualifiers declaration from CBIC
- Bill of entry with para 4.1 and 4.2 compliance
- 1Include all mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration as stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. This requirement applies to all consignments of synthetic organic colouring matter under Chapter 32 filed on or after 15 October 2023.CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
- 2Verify that the bill-of-entry description and the qualifier declarations match the commercial invoice and certificate of analysis for the specific vat dye. Mismatch between the declared qualifier data and the accompanying trade documents triggers customs query and potential detention of the consignment.CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
The most frequent error on Chapter 32 vat-dye entries is filing the bill of entry with a generic product description and omitting the Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers required since 15 October 2023. A declaration that does not carry the Paragraph 4.1 and 4.2 qualifiers is treated as a deficient entry and can attract customs query, amendment proceedings, and detention — even where the underlying consignment is fully compliant. Ensure the exporter's commercial invoice already carries the qualifier data so the customs broker can reproduce it accurately at the time of filing.