Lithographic ink and jelly

Lithographic ink and jelly for printing

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3215 19 10 (Lithographic ink and jelly) 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, operative with effect from 15 October 2023. All import declarations for Chapter 32 commodities must include the specified additional qualifiers at the bill-of-entry stage as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular.

What this is

HSN code

3215 19 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CBIC · Mandatory additional qualifiers, Chapter 32 (CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus)

Customs documentation

Chapter 32 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Include all mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration for this Chapter 32 commodity as specified in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. Non-compliance with the qualifier requirements renders the bill of entry deficient and liable to detention at the port of import.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2, with effect from 15-10-2023
2
Confirm that the qualifier declarations cover the commodity's technical and compositional particulars as required for Chapter 32 tariff lines. The same obligation applies concurrently to imports under Chapters 28, 29, 39 and CTH 3808, so multi-chapter consignments must carry compliant qualifiers for each line.
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, treating lithographic ink as a routine chemical import with no special declaration burden. CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus has been operative since 15 October 2023, and customs systems flag non-compliant entries for examination; a deficient qualifier field results in consignment detention and demurrage accrual until the declaration is corrected or a revised bill of entry is filed.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3215 19 10 require BIS certification?

No, lithographic ink and jelly 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 mandatory additional-qualifier regime under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

From which date are the Chapter 32 additional qualifiers mandatory for this HSN?

The mandatory additional-qualifier requirement under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus took effect from 15 October 2023 and applies to all import declarations filed on or after that date.

Do the CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus qualifier obligations apply to other chapters in the same consignment?

Yes. The same Circular extends mandatory additional qualifiers to commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 39 and CTH 3808; each line in a multi-chapter consignment must carry its own compliant qualifier declaration.

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