Rotary ink

Rotary ink for printing applications

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3215 19 30 (Rotary ink) 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 from 15 October 2023. Importers must ensure that the bill of entry declaration for Chapter 32 commodities includes the stipulated qualifiers as set out in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular.

What this is

HSN code

3215 19 30

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CBIC · Circular 23/2023-Cus, mandatory qualifiers for Chapter 32 import declarations

Customs documentation

Chapter 32 qualifiers declaration from CBIC
Bill of entry from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the import declaration for Rotary ink (HSN 3215 19 30) includes all mandatory additional qualifiers specified in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. This requirement applies to all Chapter 32 commodities with effect from 15 October 2023.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
File the bill of entry with the qualifier-compliant declaration before seeking out-of-charge. An incomplete or missing qualifier in the import declaration renders the bill of entry non-compliant and may result in examination or 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 mandatory qualifiers prescribed under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus — an omission that customs officers flag at the out-of-charge stage, triggering examination, potential detention, and demurrage liability. The qualifier requirement extends across Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808; importers handling multiple product lines should confirm that their customs broker's declaration template has been updated to incorporate all Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 fields.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3215 19 30 require BIS certification?

No, rotary ink is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers this product family. Import compliance 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 what does the declaration need to include?

The mandatory additional qualifiers are operative from 15 October 2023 per CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus; the specific fields are detailed in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular and must be included in the import declaration at the bill of entry stage.

Does the mandatory-qualifier requirement apply only to Rotary ink or to a broader range of products?

The requirement applies to all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808; Rotary ink (HSN 3215 19 30) falls within Chapter 32 and is therefore subject to the same qualifier obligations as other inks, dyes, and related products in that chapter.

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