CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:240 887359

Mr. Ram B. Sharma
Daychem Laboratories, Inc.
143 Westpark Road
Dayton, Ohio 45459-4814

RE: The tariff classification of Ethyl Orange Dye, CAS 62758-12- 7, also known as 4-[[4-(diethylaminophenyl]azo]-benzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt from India

Dear Mr. Sharma:

In your letter dated June 3, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable HTS subheading for Ethyl Orange Dye, CAS 62758-12-7, also known as 4-[[4-(diethylaminophenyl]azo]-benzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt will be 2927.00.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for diazo-, azo- or azoxy compounds. The duty rate will be 19.9 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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport