U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
3204.19.4000
$2.3M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
31 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-01 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of Black 15 from Japan.
NY 899773 August 9, 1994 CLA-2-32:S:N:N7:239 899773 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.19.4000 Mr. P. Miccuci Deputy General Manager Mitsui & Company (USA) Inc. 200 Park Avenue New York, N.Y. 10166-0130 RE: The tariff classification of Black 15 from Japan. Dear Mr. Miccuci: In your letter dated June 28, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Black 15 will be 3204.19.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for synthetic organic coloring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to chapter 32 based on synthetic organic coloring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: other. The rate of duty will be 15 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