The tariff classification of textile and paper finishingagents from India.

NY 876344 July 16, 1992 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 876344 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3809.91.0000; 3809.92.5000 Mr. Spencer J. Adams Vimax Industries Inc. 1417 N. Battlefield Blvd., Suite 229 Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 RE: The tariff classification of textile and paper finishing agents from India. Dear Mr. Adams: In your letter dated July 8, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling. This letter will be given confidential treatment based on the facts you supplied to support your claim for exemption from disclosure. The textile finishing agents consist of a blend of compounds including sodium hydrosulfite, alkali and other reducing agents in varying concentrations tailored to meet particular needs. These blends act as an aid in the dyeing of textile fibers by accelerating the dye penetration into the fiber and maintaining specific reducing potential. The paper finishing agents consist of a blend of non- aromatic compounds including sodium hydrosulfite and other reducing agents in varying concentrations tailored to meet particular needs. These blends are used in the paper industry to create an even level of color for tinting with dyes like rhodamine B or crystal violet. The applicable subheading for the textile finishing blends will be 3809.91.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other finishing agents of a kind used in the textile industry. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the paper finishing blends will be 3809.92.5000, HTS, which provides for other finishing agents of a kind used in the paper industry. The rate of duty will be 6 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