CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 870446
Mr. Dean Shah
Spectra Dyestuffs Inc.
9837 Belmont Street
Bellflower, CA 90706
RE: The tariff classification of two pigments from India.
Dear Mr. Shah:
In your letter dated January 3, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for Pythalocyanine Blue, which is
pigment blue 15 (CAS# 147-14-8) will be 3204.17.3005, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The rate of duty
will be 15 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Pythalocyanine Blue, which is
copper phthalocyanine ([Phthalocyanato(2-)]copper) (CAS# 147-14-
8), not ready for use a pigment will be 3204.17.2000, HTS. The
rate of duty will be 17.5 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