Persian red

Persian red inorganic pigment, colouring matter

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3206 49 20 (Persian red) is subject to mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. This requirement applies to all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32 and 39 and CTH 3808, with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3206 49 20

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 in the import declaration as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers are compulsory for all commodities classified under Chapters 28, 29, 32 and 39 and CTH 3808, effective 15 October 2023.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paras 4.1 and 4.2
2
File the bill of entry with the correctly populated qualifier fields before seeking out-of-charge. A declaration submitted without the mandated qualifiers is liable to be held by the proper officer pending correction, attracting demurrage and ground rent.
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 an incomplete or generic product description and omitting the Chapter 32 mandatory qualifiers required under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. The qualifier obligation applies at every import event regardless of consignment value or importer category, and the proper officer is instructed to verify compliance before granting out-of-charge — a missing qualifier field will stall clearance and accrue port detention charges.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3206 49 20 require BIS certification?

No, Persian red inorganic pigment is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the mandatory declaration-qualifier regime administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

What specific qualifiers must be included in the import declaration under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus?

The mandatory additional qualifiers are specified in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus; they apply to all Chapter 32 commodities including HSN 3206 49 20 and must be populated in the bill of entry with effect from 15 October 2023.

Does the Chapter 32 qualifier obligation apply to small or sample consignments?

The CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus does not provide a value or quantity threshold exemption for the qualifier requirement; it applies to all import declarations for commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32 and 39 and CTH 3808 regardless of consignment size.

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