The tariff classification of a derivative of Bis-(Triazinylamino)-Stilbene Disulphonic Acid (CAS 16090-02-1) from Japan.

NY E89856 January 21, 2000 CLA-2-32:RR:NC:2:239 E89856 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.20.8000 Mr. Karlten Wong Greeff Chemicals 777 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 RE: The tariff classification of a derivative of Bis-(Triazinylamino)-Stilbene Disulphonic Acid (CAS 16090-02-1) from Japan. Dear Mr. Wong: In your letter dated November 5, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling for a derivative of Bis-(Triazinylamino)-Stilbene Disulphonic Acid (Chemical Name - 2,2'-(1,2-Ethenediyl)Bis-5-((4-(4-Morpholinyl)-6-(Phenylamino)-1,3,5-Triazine-2-YL)Amino) Benzenesulfonic Acid, Disodium Salt) which is used as a fluorescent brightener. The applicable subheading for all the above products will be 3204.20.8000, 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 6.5 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 Andrew Stone at 212-637-7067. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division