Azoic diazo component 1(fast bordeaux GP base)

Azoic diazo component 1, fast bordeaux GP base

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 19 31 (Azoic diazo component 1, fast bordeaux GP base) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations in import filings administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. Importers must furnish the qualifiers stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular, applicable to all commodities under Chapter 32, with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3204 19 31

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 from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Include all mandatory additional qualifiers required under Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus in the import declaration at the bill-of-entry stage. This obligation applies to all Chapter 32 commodities with effect from 15 October 2023 and non-compliance may result in bill-of-entry rejection or consignment detention.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the qualifier fields in the import declaration accurately describe the chemical identity and specification of the azoic diazo component, consistent with the product's commercial documentation and technical data sheet, before the bill of entry is filed.
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 without populating the mandatory qualifier fields introduced by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, treating them as optional supplementary data. Customs systems flag declarations with absent or incomplete qualifiers for Chapter 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 commodities, and an incomplete declaration can trigger examination, detention, and demurrage while the deficiency is rectified post-arrival.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 19 31 require BIS certification?

No, azoic diazo components are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the mandatory additional qualifier regime administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

From which date are the Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers operative, and where are they specified?

The mandatory qualifiers are operative with effect from 15 October 2023 and are stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

What happens if the qualifier fields are left incomplete at the bill-of-entry stage?

An incomplete declaration for a Chapter 32 commodity renders the bill of entry non-compliant with CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, exposing the consignment to examination, detention, and accrual of demurrage and ground rent until the declaration is corrected.

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