U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
2942.00.1000
$7.9M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
27 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-02 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of Filter Blue Green (CAS85187-44-6) from Japan.
NY D81304 October 13, 1998 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 D81304 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2942.00.1000 Mr. Chris Sobell AlliedSignal Inc. 101 Columbia Rd. Morristown, NJ 07962 RE: The tariff classification of Filter Blue Green (CAS 85187-44-6) from Japan. Dear Mr. Sobell: In your letter dated August 7, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Filter Blue Green (Chemical Name - Tris[5,6-Diamino-1,3-Naphthalene-Disulfonato(2-)-N,N']-Ferrate (3-) Tripotassium) which is used as an antihalation agent in photographic emulsions and paper. The applicable subheading will be 2942.00.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other organic compounds: other. The rate of duty will be 10.7 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 Thomas Brady at 212-466-5747. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division