Vat black 29 (grey BG)

Vat black 29 dye, grey BG vat dye preparations

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 15 84 (Vat black 29, grey BG) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. All import declarations for Chapter 32 commodities must include the stipulated qualifiers at the bill-of-entry stage with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3204 15 84

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CBIC · Circular 23/2023-Cus, mandatory Chapter 32 qualifier declarations

Customs documentation

Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the import declaration includes all mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 32 commodities as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifier fields are mandatory at the bill-of-entry stage with effect from 15 October 2023.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Confirm that the qualifier declarations are accurate and complete before out-of-charge; incomplete or missing qualifier data for Chapter 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 entries is treated as a declaration deficiency and may result in consignment detention.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is filing the bill of entry without populating the Chapter 32 qualifier fields, treating them as optional descriptors rather than mandatory declaration elements. CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies uniformly to all entries under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 from 15 October 2023 onwards; an out-of-charge cannot be granted where qualifier fields are absent, exposing the consignment to detention and demurrage at port.

Need a regulatory steer on this product?

Speak to a regulatory counsel about your specific HSN, IS, and supplier situation.

Speak to an Expert

Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 15 84 require BIS certification?

No, vat dyes are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers this product family. Import is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs mandatory qualifier declaration requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

Which qualifier fields are mandatory for Chapter 32 imports under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus?

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

What happens if the qualifier declarations are omitted at the bill of entry?

Missing qualifier fields constitute a declaration deficiency; customs out-of-charge is withheld until the declaration is corrected, resulting in consignment detention, demurrage, and potential ground rent at the port of import.

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