U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
3204.15.5000
$0.6M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
33 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-30 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of Hostavat Yellow F3GC paste (vatYellow 33 CAS# 12227-50-8) from Germany.
NY 876904 August 21, 1992 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 876904 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.15.5000 Ms. Mary F. Tramontano Hoechst Celanese Corporation P.O. Box 2500 Somerville, NJ 08876-1258 RE: The tariff classification of Hostavat Yellow F3GC paste (vat Yellow 33 CAS# 12227-50-8) from Germany. Dear Ms. Tramontano: In your letter dated July 20, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Hostavat Yellow F3GC paste will be 3204.15.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other vat 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