The tariff classification of Rhodamine HDC P/C, Basic Red 1:1 from England.

NY 809961 August 17, 1995 CLA-2-32:S:N:N7:239 809961 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.13.8000 Mr. Harold Dichter Leyden Customs Expediters, Inc. 99 Hudson St. New York, NY 10013-2896 RE: The tariff classification of Rhodamine HDC P/C, Basic Red 1:1 from England. Dear Mr. Dichter: In your letter dated May 1, 1995, on behalf of your client Holliday Dyes & Chemicals, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Rhodamine HDC P/C, Basic Red 1:1. The sample you submitted, a dark red powder, is synthetic organic coloring matter (C.I. Basic Red 1 series). The applicable subheading will be 3204.13.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for synthetic organic coloring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to Chapter 32 based on synthetic organic coloring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: basic dyes and preparations: other. The rate of duty will be 18.6 percent ad valorem. This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency. You may contact them at 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20460, telephone number 1-800-858- 7377. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).  A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport