NY 855288
SEP 05 1990
CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 855288
3204.13.5000; 3204.19.1900
Manuel Vilaseca, S.A.
Rossello, 188, 4.o
08008 Barcelona, Spain
RE: The tariff classification of Methyl Violet 2B, Methylene
Blue 2B, Tartrazine A, Methyl Violet 2B Base and dimethyl acetyl
succinate from Spain.
Dear Sirs:
In your letter dated August 8, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) subheadings
and rates of duty for these products will be as follows:
CHEMICAL PRODUCT HTS DUTY
Methylene Blue 2B (basic blue 9 3204.13.5000 20 percent ad valorem*
with zinc chloride) CAS# 6372-69-6
Methyl Violet 2B (basic violet 1) 3204.13.5000 20 percent ad valorem
CAS# 8004-87-3
Methyl Violet 2B Base (solvent 3204.19.1900 20 percent ad valorem
violet 8) CAS# 52080-58-7
Tartrazine A (acid yellow 23) 3204.12.5000 20 percent ad valorem
CAS# 1934-21-0
*Duty on methylene blue is temporarily suspended under
heading 9902.32.04.
When derived in whole or in part from aromatic hydrocarbons
the applicable Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) subheading for
dimethyl acetyl succinate will be 2917.19.4000. The rate of duty
will be 3.7 cents per kilogram plus 12.5 percent ad valorem.When
derived from other sources the applicable HTS subheading for this
product will be 2917.19.5050. The rate of duty will be 4 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