U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
3204.13.5000
$1.7M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
36 years
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The tariff classification of four basic dyes from India.
NY 849797 MAR 6 1990 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 849797 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.13.5000 Mr. Abdul K. Saleh Paul Uhlich & Co., Inc. One Railroad Avenue Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706 RE: The tariff classification of four basic dyes from India. Dear Mr. Saleh: In your letter dated February 15, 1990, you requested a tariff classification ruling for the following basic dyes: Crystal Violet (basic violet 3) CAS# 548-62-9 Ethyl Violet (basic violet 4) CAS# 2390-59-2 Rhodamine F3B (basic violet 11) CAS# 2390-63-8 Victoria Blue BO (basic blue 7) CAS# 2390-60-5 The applicable subheading for these four basic dyes will be 3204.13.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other basic dyes. The rate of duty will be 20 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