CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 D81304
Mr. Chris Sobell
AlliedSignal Inc.
101 Columbia Rd.
Morristown, NJ 07962
RE: The tariff classification of Filter Blue Green (CAS
85187-44-6) from Japan.
Dear Mr. Sobell:
In your letter dated August 7, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for Filter Blue Green (Chemical Name -
Tris[5,6-Diamino-1,3-Naphthalene-Disulfonato(2-)-N,N']-Ferrate (3-) Tripotassium) which is used as an antihalation agent in
photographic emulsions and paper.
The applicable subheading will be 2942.00.1000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
other organic compounds: other. The rate of duty will be 10.7
percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this
merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the
ruling, contact National Import Specialist Thomas Brady at 212-466-5747.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division