U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 3 HTS codes referenced
Primary HTS Code
3204.11.1000
$2.9M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
34 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-28 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of five dyes from India.
NY 870364 January 28, 1992 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 870364 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.11.1000; 3204.11.2000; 3204.11.5000 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 December 31, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling for the following dyes: Color Index Name CAS# Disperse Orange 42 12223-25-5 Disperse Orange 44 12223-26-6 Disperse Orange 50 12236-05-4 Disperse Orange 61 12270-45-0 Disperse Red 1 2872-52-8 The applicable subheading for Disperse Orange 42 will be 3204.11.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The rate of duty will be 9 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Disperse Orange 44, Disperse Orange 61 and Disperse Red 1 will be 3204.11.5000, HTS, which provides for other disperse dyes. The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Disperse Orange 50 will be 3204.11.2000 HTS, which provides for other disperse dyes: products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The rate of duty will be 15 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