CLA-2 CO:R:C:F 954759 JGH
Mr. Andrew Sowula
POLCHEM International S.A.
810 North Sixth Street
Allentown, Pa. 18102-1610
RE: Classification of Optical Brighteners
Dear Mr. Sowula:
Your letter of July 14, 1993, concerns the classification of
certain optical brighteners from Poland under the Harmonized
Tariff Schedules of the United States (HTSUS).
FACTS:
The optical brighteners listed, Heliofor PN, Heliofor PB,
and Heliofor PBX, are said to be used for surface brightening of
papers.
ISSUE:
Classification of certain optical brighteners.
LAW AND ANALYSIS:
Heliofors are considered bistriazine derivatives of
diaminostilbenesulfonic acids.
Products of Poland are entitled to the General Rates of
Duty.
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HOLDING:
The Heliofors described are classifiable under the provision
for other synthetic organic products of a kind used as
fluorescent brightening agents in subheading 3204.20.5000, HTSUS.
The rate of duty is 8.1 percent ad valorem.
Sincerely,
John Durant, Director