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8615321991-04-08New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of five dyes from India.

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The tariff classification of five dyes from India.

Ruling Text

NY 861532 APR 08 1991 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 861532 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.14.5000 Mr. Dean Shah Spectra Dyestuffs Inc. 9837 Belmont Street Bellflower, CA 90706 RE: The tariff classification of five dyes from India. Dear Mr. Shah: In your letter dated March 12, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling the following Dyes: Product Color Index Number CAS# Benzopuripurine 4B Direct Red 2 992-59-6 Bordeaux BW Direct Red 7 2868-75-9 Bordeaux B Direct Red 13 1937-35-5 Direct Scarlet 4BS Direct Red 23 3441-14-3 Red 5B Direct Red 81 2610-11-9 The applicable subheading for these five dyes 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. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). 2 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