Rotary ink

Black rotary printing ink

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3215 11 30 (Rotary ink) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations in the import bill of entry, administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. The qualifier requirements, operative from 15 October 2023, apply to all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808, and must be reflected in the import declaration at paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2.

What this is

HSN code

3215 11 30

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CBIC · Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 (mandatory Chapter 32 qualifiers)

Customs documentation

Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the import declaration for HSN 3215 11 30 includes all mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 32 commodities as specified in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers are obligatory at the bill-of-entry stage with effect from 15 October 2023.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 · paras 4.1 and 4.2
2
Confirm that the supplier's commercial documentation (invoice, packing list, and technical data sheet) reflects the specific qualifier information required under Circular 23/2023-Cus before filing the bill of entry. Incomplete or missing qualifiers may result in consignment detention and ground rent 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 without the mandatory Chapter 32 qualifiers required under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus — treating this as a standard ink import without specific declaration obligations. A bill of entry lacking the stipulated qualifiers is treated as an incomplete declaration from 15 October 2023, exposing the consignment to detention and demurrage while the importer seeks a revised entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3215 11 30 require BIS certification?

No, black rotary printing ink is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import compliance for this tariff line is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates additional qualifiers in the import declaration for Chapter 32 commodities.

From which date are the mandatory Chapter 32 qualifiers operative, and which chapters are covered?

The mandatory additional qualifiers are operative from 15 October 2023 and apply to commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808, per CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

What happens if the mandatory qualifiers are omitted from the bill of entry for this HSN?

An import declaration filed without the stipulated qualifiers is treated as incomplete, exposing the consignment to detention and demurrage until a corrected bill of entry is accepted by the proper officer.

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