Pigment oranges

Synthetic organic pigment oranges and preparations

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 17 20 (Pigment oranges) is subject to the mandatory additional-qualifier regime administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, operative from 15 October 2023. Import declarations must include the specified chemical qualifiers under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular for all commodities falling under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808.

What this is

HSN code

3204 17 20

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CBIC · Mandatory Chapter 32 qualifiers, CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus

Customs documentation

Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Include all mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. This requirement applies to all goods under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808, with effect from 15 October 2023.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the import declaration for the bill of entry accurately reflects the chemical identity and specification of the pigment orange product. Declarations filed without the mandatory qualifiers are liable to be treated as incomplete, attracting detention and re-examination at the port.
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 product description and omitting the mandatory chemical qualifiers required under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. A declaration that does not carry the specified qualifiers is treated as non-compliant from the date of examination, and the consignment is held pending a corrected declaration — accruing demurrage and ground rent throughout the rectification period.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 17 20 require BIS certification?

No, synthetic organic pigment oranges are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs mandatory-qualifier regime under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which requires specified chemical qualifiers in the import declaration with effect from 15 October 2023.

Which paragraphs of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply to this HSN?

Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 specify the mandatory additional qualifiers required for import declarations covering commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808, including HSN 3204 17 20.

From what date did the mandatory qualifier requirement become operative for Chapter 32 goods?

The mandatory additional-qualifier requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus took effect from 15 October 2023 for all covered commodities, including pigment oranges under Chapter 32.

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