The tariff classification of crude copper phthalocyanineblue from The Peoples Republic of China.

NY 849403 FEB 20 1990 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 849403 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.17.2000 Ms. Lily Lee Cometals, Inc. One Penn Plaza New York, NY 10119-0118 RE: The tariff classification of crude copper phthalocyanine blue from The Peoples Republic of China. Dear Ms. Lee: In your letter dated February 2, 1990, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for crude copper phthalocyanine blue (CAS# 147-14-8) will be 3204.17.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for copper phthalocyanine ([Phthalocyanato(2-)]copper), not ready for use as a pigment. The rate of duty will be 17.5 percent ad valorem. 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