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Azoic diazo component 5 (fast red B base)

Azoic diazo component 5, fast red B base synthetic dye

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 19 35 (Azoic diazo component 5, fast red B base) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations in import documentation under Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. The obligation applies to all commodities under Chapter 32 and requires importers to furnish the specified chemical-identity qualifiers at the bill-of-entry stage with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is
HSN code
3204 19 35
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. 1
    Include all mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration for this Chapter 32 commodity as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. The requirement is operative with effect from 15 October 2023 and applies to every bill of entry filed for this tariff line.
    CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
  2. 2
    Verify that the chemical-identity qualifiers declared in e-Sanchit align precisely with the supplier's technical documentation for Azoic diazo component 5 (fast red B base). A mismatch between the declared qualifiers and the shipped product may result in consignment detention and customs examination.
    CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the Chapter 32 qualifier obligation as a formality and submitting a generic chemical description rather than the specific qualifiers prescribed in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. A bill of entry filed without the correct qualifiers is flagged for customs examination, leading to consignment detention, demurrage, and ground rent accumulating while the declaration is rectified. Ensure the supplier's certificate of analysis and technical data sheet are aligned with the declared qualifiers before filing.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 3204 19 35 require BIS certification?
No, azoic diazo components are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import compliance for this tariff line is governed solely by Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates additional chemical-identity qualifiers in import declarations for Chapter 32 commodities with effect from 15 October 2023.
Which specific paragraphs of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus prescribe the qualifiers for Chapter 32 imports?
Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 stipulate the mandatory additional qualifiers required for import declarations covering commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808.
Does the qualifier obligation under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply to all import transactions for this HSN or only to certain consignments?
The obligation applies to every import declaration filed for this tariff line with effect from 15 October 2023, without any volume, end-use, or origin-based exemption recorded in the current regulatory framework.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: CBIC / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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