The tariff classification of Cerium Red (Neolor Red) and Cerium Orange (Neolor Orange) from France

NY A84380 July 31, 1996 CLA-2-32:RR:NC:FC:236 A84380 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3206.49.5000 Mr. Ralph C. Meola Director, Import/Export Operations Rhone-Poulenc CN 7500 Cranbury, NJ 08512-7500 RE: The tariff classification of Cerium Red (Neolor Red) and Cerium Orange (Neolor Orange) from France Dear Mr. Meola: In your letter dated May 27, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for the Cerium Red (Neolor Red) and Cerium Orange (Neolor Orange), used as heavy metal free inorganic pigments for the plastic industry, will be 3206.49.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for other coloring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of heading 3203, 3204, or 3205; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: Other coloring matter and other preparations: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.1 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist V. Gualario at 212-466-5744. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division