Vat green 9 (black BB)

Vat green 9 dye, black BB vat dye preparations

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 15 64 (Vat green 9, Black BB) 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. Importers of synthetic organic colouring matter under Chapter 32 must furnish the stipulated qualifiers at the bill-of-entry stage with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3204 15 64

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 to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the import declaration for Vat green 9 (Black BB) includes all mandatory additional qualifiers as stipulated in Para 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers are compulsory for all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808, and must be present in the bill of entry with effect from 15 October 2023.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Para 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the qualifier fields in the e-Sanchit filing and the bill of entry are correctly populated before submission. Incomplete or absent qualifier declarations render the bill of entry non-compliant and may attract customs examination or detention pending rectification.
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 introduced by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus — particularly where importers treat Vat green 9 as a routine chemical import and overlook the qualifier regime that applies across Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808. A deficient qualifier declaration is not a minor clerical omission; it triggers a customs examination hold with attendant demurrage and ground rent until the declaration is rectified and resubmitted.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 15 64 require BIS certification?

No, Vat green 9 (Black BB) vat dye is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates additional qualifiers in import declarations for commodities under Chapter 32 with effect from 15 October 2023.

What are the mandatory qualifiers required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus for this HSN?

The specific qualifiers are detailed in Para 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, which applies to all imports under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808; the circular text should be consulted directly to confirm each required field.

From what date did the mandatory qualifier requirement come into effect for Chapter 32 imports?

The mandatory additional qualifier requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus took effect from 15 October 2023 for all covered commodities including Vat green 9 (Black BB) under HSN 3204 15 64.

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