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8705131992-01-24New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of five mordant dyes from India.

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The tariff classification of five mordant dyes from India.

Ruling Text

NY 870513 January 24, 1992 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 870513 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 mordant dyes from India. Dear Mr. Shah: In your letter dated January 8, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling for the following mordant dyes: Color Index Name CAS# Mordant Black 11 1787-61-7 Mordant Black 17 2538-85-4 Mordant Brown 1 3564-15-6 Mordant Brown 33 3618-62-0 Mordand Brown 40 6369-32-0 The applicable subheading for these five dyes will be 3204.12.500, 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