U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
3402.90.5050
$27.8M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
33 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-01 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of EF-TOP (EF-122B) from Japan
NY 876388 August 7, 1992 CLA-2-34:S:N:N1:240 876388 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3402.90.5050 Mr. Robert B. Garetson Saga & Associates, Inc. 2601 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Redondo Beach, CA 90278 RE: The tariff classification of EF-TOP (EF-122B) from Japan Dear Mr. Garetson: In your letter dated July 15, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable HTS subheading for EF-TOP (EF-122B), a non aromatic surface active agent in an organic solvent, will be 3402.90.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for organic surface active preparations. The duty rate will be 3.7 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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport