Vat brown 5 (brown RRD,G)

Vat brown 5 synthetic organic vat dye

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 15 73 (Vat brown 5) is subject to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mandatory additional-qualifiers regime under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, which requires specific chemical and technical declarations in the import declaration for all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808. Compliance with the additional qualifiers stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular is operative from 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3204 15 73

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Additional qualifiers declaration from CBIC
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the import declaration for this consignment includes all mandatory additional qualifiers specified in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers cover chemical identity, technical parameters, and end-use declarations applicable to all commodities under Chapter 32 with effect from 15 October 2023.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paras 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify at the bill-of-entry stage that the additional qualifiers are correctly populated and consistent with the accompanying commercial documents for the vat dye. Incomplete or inconsistent qualifier entries may result in examination, detention, or re-filing of the bill of entry.
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 populating the Chapter 32 additional qualifiers introduced by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, on the mistaken assumption that the requirement applies only to bulk chemicals under Chapters 28 and 29. The mandatory qualifier regime extends expressly to Chapter 32 dyes including vat dyes, and an incomplete declaration triggers examination and detention at the port of import rather than a simple re-filing.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 15 73 require BIS certification?

No, synthetic organic vat dyes 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 mandatory additional-qualifiers requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

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

The additional qualifiers under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus are mandatory with effect from 15 October 2023 for all import declarations covering commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808.

What happens if the additional qualifiers are missing or incomplete on the bill of entry?

An incomplete qualifier declaration renders the bill of entry non-compliant under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, exposing the consignment to examination, detention, and possible demurrage until a corrected declaration is accepted by the proper officer.

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