Access IndiaPLATFORM
Home›HSN›Chapter 32›HSN 3204 19 69

Other

Synthetic organic colouring matter, other dye mixtures

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3204 19 69 (other synthetic organic colouring matter, including mixtures) is governed by Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mandatory declaration requirements under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. With effect from 15 October 2023, import declarations for goods under Chapter 32 must include the additional chemical qualifiers specified in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular.

What this is
HSN code
3204 19 69
Chapter
32 · Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments, paints and varnishes
Primary regulator
CBIC · Mandatory Chapter 32 qualifier declarations, CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus
Customs documentation
  • Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
  • Import declaration from CBIC
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Ensure the import declaration for HSN 3204 19 69 includes all mandatory additional qualifiers prescribed in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. This requirement 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. 2
    Confirm that the qualifiers are accurately populated at the bill-of-entry stage; incomplete or absent qualifier fields will prevent out-of-charge clearance and may result in consignment detention and 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 chemical qualifier fields mandated under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus — an omission that blocks automated out-of-charge and shifts the consignment to manual examination, generating detention and ground rent. The qualifier obligation applies equally to mixtures of two or more colouring matters classified under sub-headings 3204 11 to 3204 19, so blended dye shipments are not exempt.

Need a regulatory steer on this product?
Speak to a regulatory counsel about your specific HSN, IS, and supplier situation.
Speak to an Expert
Frequently asked
Does HSN 3204 19 69 require BIS certification?
No, synthetic organic colouring matter under this tariff line is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import compliance is governed by Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs mandatory declaration requirements under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates additional chemical qualifiers in the import declaration with effect from 15 October 2023.
Which specific qualifier fields must be populated in the import declaration under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus?
The qualifiers prescribed in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply to commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808; the exact fields for Chapter 32 goods must be drawn from the Circular's annexure and populated at the bill-of-entry stage.
Does the qualifier requirement apply to mixed dye products containing colouring matter from multiple sub-headings?
Yes. HSN 3204 19 69 explicitly covers mixtures of colouring matter from two or more of sub-headings 3204 11 to 3204 19, and the CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus qualifier mandate applies to the entire tariff line without any carve-out for blended formulations.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: CBIC / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
Related
ChapterChapter 32 · Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments, paints and varnishesHSNSYNTHETIC ORGANIC COLOURING MATTER, WHETHER OR NOT CHEMICALLY DEFINED; PREPARATIONS AS SPECIFIED IN NOTE 3 TO THIS CHAPTER BASED ON SYNTHETIC ORGANIC COLOURING MATTER; SYNTHETIC ORGANIC PRODUCTS OF A KIND USED AS FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENING AGENTS OR AS LUMINOPHORES, WHETHER OR NOT CHEMICALLY DEFINEDHSNOther, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the sub-headings 3204 11 to 3204 19: