Azoic coupling component 2 (naphthol AS)

Azoic coupling component 2, naphthol AS dye intermediate

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 19 11 (Azoic coupling component 2, naphthol AS) is subject to mandatory additional chemical qualifiers in the import declaration, as administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. The qualifier requirement applies to all Chapter 32 synthetic organic colouring matter at the bill-of-entry stage with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3204 19 11

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CBIC · Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 (Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers)

Customs documentation

Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration from importer

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. The qualifier requirement has been operative with effect from 15 October 2023 and applies at the bill-of-entry stage.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the chemical identity particulars entered in the import declaration — including CAS number, chemical name, and composition details where applicable — are consistent with the qualifier fields prescribed for Chapter 32 under the same circular. Incomplete or inconsistent entries attract hold and re-examination by the proper officer.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing the bill of entry with the product description and HSN alone, without populating the additional chemical qualifier fields mandated for Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. A declaration lacking the prescribed qualifiers is flagged for examination and detains the consignment until corrected; demurrage and ground rent accrue from the date of arrival regardless of whether the deficiency is later treated as rectifiable.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 19 11 require BIS certification?

No, azoic coupling components fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers synthetic organic dye intermediates under Chapter 32. Import is governed by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates additional chemical qualifiers in the import declaration with effect from 15 October 2023.

From which date are the Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers operative?

The mandatory additional qualifier requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies with effect from 15 October 2023 to all import declarations covering commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808.

Does the qualifier requirement apply only to naphthol AS or to all colouring matter in Chapter 32?

The requirement applies to all commodities under Chapter 32 as prescribed in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus; HSN 3204 19 11 is within the scope as a Chapter 32 synthetic organic colouring matter.

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