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8614991991-04-10New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of four dyes from India.

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The tariff classification of four dyes from India.

Ruling Text

NY 861499 Apr 10 1991 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 861499 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.14.2500; 3204.14.3000; 3204.14.5000 Mr. Dean Shah Spectra Dyestuffs Inc. 9837 Belmont Street Bellflower, CA 90706 RE: The tariff classification of four dyes from India. Dear Mr. Shah: In your letter dated March 13, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling the following Dyes: Product Color Index Number CAS# Direct Yellow Direct Yellow 8 51363-80-5 Chrysophenine Direct Yellow 12 2870-32-8 Fast Yellow RR Direct Yellow 28 8005-72-9 Sun Yellow RCH Direct Yellow 99 unknown The applicable subheading for Direct Yellow and Chrysophenine will be 3204.14.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other direct dyes. The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Sun Yellow RCH will be 3204.14.3000, HTS, which provides for other direct dyes: products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The rate of duty will be 15 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Fast Yellow RR will be 3204.14.2500, HTS. 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