U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
3204.12.5000
$3.9M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
34 years
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The tariff classification of five dyes from India.
NY 864693 July 15, 1991 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 864693 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.12.5000 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 June 20, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling for the following dyes: Product Color Index Name CAS# Acid Brown BD Acid Brown 349 72827-73-7 Acid Green B Acid Green 20 5850-39-5 Acid M.C. Orange GR Acid Orange 74 10127-27-2 Acid East Scarlet B Acid Red 4 5858-39-9 Acid Brill. Scarlet M-3R Acid Red 14 3567-69-9 The applicable subheading for these five dyes will be 3204.12.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other acid 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