Bronze powder

Bronze powder for colouring matter preparations

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3206 49 40 (Bronze powder) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations in import documentation under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, operative from 15 October 2023. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) requires specific qualifiers at the bill-of-entry stage for all commodities under Chapter 32, including this tariff line.

What this is

HSN code

3206 49 40

Chapter

32 · Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments, paints and varnishes

Primary regulator

CBIC · Mandatory qualifier declaration, Chapter 32 — Circular 23/2023-Cus

Customs documentation

Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the import declaration for HSN 3206 49 40 includes all mandatory additional qualifiers as prescribed under Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. This requirement applies to all commodities falling under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808, 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 reflects the qualifier fields stipulated for Chapter 32 commodities before submission at the port of import. Incomplete or missing qualifiers will prevent out-of-charge and may result in detention of the consignment.
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 additional qualifiers required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus — a procedural deficiency that holds the consignment at the port pending amendment, accumulating demurrage and ground rent. Because bronze powder sits in the residual 'Other' sub-heading of Chapter 32, importers sometimes assume the qualifier mandate applies only to organic pigments or dye preparations; it applies to all Chapter 32 commodities without exception.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3206 49 40 require BIS certification?

No, bronze powder under this tariff line is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. The operative compliance requirement is the mandatory additional qualifier declaration under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, applicable to all Chapter 32 import declarations with effect from 15 October 2023.

What are the mandatory qualifiers required at the bill-of-entry stage for HSN 3206 49 40?

The specific qualifier fields are prescribed in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023; importers should consult that circular directly to populate the correct fields for Chapter 32 commodities in the bill of entry.

Does the Chapter 32 qualifier requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply to all importers, including manufacturers importing for captive use?

Yes. The circular mandates compliance for all import declarations covering commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 without carve-outs for end-use category; failure to include the qualifiers will prevent out-of-charge regardless of the importer's status.

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