Greens

Synthetic organic green colouring matter, dye mixtures

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 19 56 (Greens) is subject to Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mandatory additional-qualifier requirements under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. With effect from 15 October 2023, import declarations for commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 must include the additional qualifiers stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular.

What this is

HSN code

3204 19 56

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
Ensure the import declaration for this consignment includes all mandatory additional qualifiers as specified in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. This requirement applies to all commodities under Chapter 32, including synthetic organic colouring matter under CTH 3204, with effect from 15 October 2023.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the bill of entry correctly captures the qualifier fields before out-of-charge. Declarations filed without the mandatory qualifiers are liable to be held for amendment, causing consignment detention and associated demurrage.
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 without the Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers introduced by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus — because the product travels routinely as a bulk dye intermediate and shippers accustomed to pre-October 2023 practice omit the new fields entirely. A declaration deficient in qualifiers under Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 is held for amendment at the customs station, and the resulting detention accrues demurrage and ground rent while the importer coordinates corrections with the customs broker.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3204 19 56 require BIS certification?

No, synthetic organic green colouring matter falls outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers this product family. Import compliance for this tariff line is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs mandatory qualifier requirements under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

From which date are the mandatory additional qualifiers required for Chapter 32 imports?

The mandatory additional qualifiers stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus are applicable with effect from 15 October 2023 for commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808.

Does this tariff line carry any DGFT Restricted-import or licensing requirement?

The regulatory record records no ITC (HS) Restricted-import condition or DGFT licence requirement for HSN 3204 19 56; the operative compliance obligation is the CBIC mandatory qualifier declaration under Circular 23/2023-Cus.

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