The tariff classification of Norbloc 7966 UV Absorber,( 2-(2'-hydroxy-5'-methacrylyloxyethylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole CAS# 96478-09-0) from Japan.

NY 887817 July 26, 1993 CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:239 887817 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.90.8000 Ms. Claudine Colmenar Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd. 747 Third Avenue, 26th Floor New York, NY 10017 RE: The tariff classification of Norbloc 7966 UV Absorber,( 2-(2'- hydroxy-5'-methacrylyloxyethylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole CAS# 96478- 09-0) from Japan. Dear Ms. Colmenar: In your letter dated June 25, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Norbloc 7966 UV Absorber, which is a UV polymerizable light stabilizer masterbatch, will be 2933.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other aromatic heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The rate of duty will be 13.5 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 `