The tariff classification of 2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3-amino-, disodium salt, CAS # 135-50-2, imported in bulk form, from China

NY M80201 February 13, 2006 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 M80201 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2921.45.6000 Mr. Jonathan Hupert Biddle Sawyer Corporation 21 Penn Plaza 360 West 31st Street New York, NY 10001 RE: The tariff classification of 2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3-amino-, disodium salt, CAS # 135-50-2, imported in bulk form, from China Dear Mr. Hupert: In your letter dated January 26, 2006 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, 2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3-amino-, disodium salt, is a salt of an aromatic monoamine indicated for use as a pigment intermediate. The applicable subheading for 2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3-amino, disodium salt will be 2921.45.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Aromatic momoamines and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The rate of duty will be 6.5 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Stephanie Joseph at 646-733-3268. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division