Azoic diazo component 3 (fast scarlet GGIGGS base)

Azoic diazo component 3, fast scarlet base synthetic dye

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 19 33 (Azoic diazo component 3 — fast scarlet GG/IGS base) is subject to mandatory chemical-descriptor qualifiers in import declarations administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. The requirement, operative from 15 October 2023, applies to all commodity declarations under Chapter 32 and mandates compliance with the additional qualifier fields prescribed in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of the circular.

What this is

HSN code

3204 19 33

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 declaration from CBIC
Technical data sheet from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the bill of entry for HSN 3204 19 33 includes all mandatory additional qualifiers prescribed in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers are compulsory for all commodity declarations 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
Support the qualifier declarations with the exporter's technical data sheet or product specification confirming the chemical identity of the azoic diazo component. Failure to populate the mandatory qualifier fields causes the bill of entry to be held at the system level before the examining officer reviews the consignment.
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 mandatory qualifier fields, on the assumption that the 8-digit HSN itself is sufficiently specific. CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus treats an incomplete qualifier declaration as a deficient import declaration, triggering a hold at the assessment stage that generates demurrage and ground rent even when the underlying goods are fully compliant. Confirm with the customs broker that the ICES template for CTH 3204 19 has been updated for the post-15-October-2023 qualifier schema before filing.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 19 33 require BIS certification?

No, synthetic organic azoic dyes under this tariff line are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. The governing requirement is the mandatory chemical-descriptor qualifier obligation under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, applicable to all Chapter 32 import declarations from 15 October 2023.

What specific information must the Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers include?

The qualifiers prescribed in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus must be completed at the time of filing; the importer should confirm the precise field-level requirements with their customs broker, as these are determined by the ICES system schema for CTH 3204.

Does the mandatory qualifier requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply to all imports of this dye, or only to commercial-scale shipments?

The circular applies to all import declarations for commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 without a quantity or value threshold; every bill of entry for HSN 3204 19 33 must carry the prescribed qualifiers from 15 October 2023 onwards.

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