Azoic diazo component 13 (fast scarlet R base)

Azoic diazo component 13, fast scarlet R base dye

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 19 42 (Azoic diazo component 13, fast scarlet R base) is subject to mandatory Chapter 32 additional qualifier declarations administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. Importers must include the stipulated qualifiers under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular in every import declaration filed on or after 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3204 19 42

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 prescribed under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus in the import declaration for this tariff line. The obligation is operative with effect from 15 October 2023 and applies to all consignments of synthetic organic colouring matter under Chapter 32.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the bill of entry correctly reflects the Chapter 32 qualifier fields before submission at the port. Non-compliance with the mandatory qualifier requirement may result in the bill of entry being flagged for examination or detention by the proper officer pending rectification.
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 the standard product description while omitting the Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers required since 15 October 2023. Because the qualifier obligation is embedded in the import declaration itself — not in a separately uploaded e-Sanchit document — it is frequently overlooked until the proper officer raises a query, at which point the consignment is held pending amendment, accruing demurrage and ground rent at the port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 19 42 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this product family. Import is governed by the mandatory additional qualifier declaration regime administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, applicable to Chapter 32 commodities with effect from 15 October 2023.

Which specific qualifiers must be declared under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus for this HSN?

The qualifiers are prescribed under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023; importers should review the Circular directly to confirm the current field-level requirements for Chapter 32 synthetic organic colouring matter.

Does the mandatory qualifier requirement apply to all import consignments or only to certain origins?

The requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies to all import declarations for commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 regardless of origin, with effect from 15 October 2023.

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