CLA-2-32:S:N:N7:239 805881
Ms. Mary Tramontano
Hoechst Celanese Corporation
Route 202-206
P.O. Box 2500
Somerville, NJ 08876-1258
RE: The tariff classification of Duasyn Red R-F3B from Germany.
Dear Ms. Tramontano:
In your letter dated January 4, 1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling for duasyn red R-F3B which is a reactive
dye.
The applicable subheading will be 3204.16.5000, 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 18.6 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport