Base
8703631992-01-24New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of five dyes from India.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 2 HTS codes referenced

Cross-Source Intelligence

Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-29 · Updates monthly

Summary

The tariff classification of five dyes from India.

Ruling Text

NY 870363 January 24, 1992 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 870363 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.17.5045; 3204.17.5090 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 January 3, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling for the following dyes: Product Color Index Name CAS# Yellow GRN Pigment Yellow 12 6358-85-6 Yellow GTN Pigment Yellow 14 5468-75-7 Yellow PT Pigment Yellow 55 6358-37-8 Orange RP Pigment Orange 16 6505-28-8 Orange P Pigment Orange 13 3502-72-7 The applicable subheading for Yellow GRN will be 3204.17.5045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Yellow GTN, Yellow PT, Orange RP and Orange P will be 3204.17.5090, HTS, which provides for other organic pigments. 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