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The tariff classification of VBL #1 and VBL #2 from China.
Issued March 17, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3204.20.8000
Headings: 3204
Product description
The tariff classification of VBL #1 and VBL #2 from China.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for VBL #1 and #2 will be 3204.20.8000, 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.
Full text
NY 807082 March 17, 1995 CLA-2-32:S:N:N7:239 807082 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.20.8000 Mr. Marc Lesnick Continental Industries Group Inc. 245 East 58 Street, Suite 12-A New York, NY 10022 RE: The tariff classification of VBL #1 and VBL #2 from China. Dear Mr. Lesnick: In your letter dated February 7, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling for VBL #1 (CAS 17958-73-5) and VBL #2 (CAS 4193-55-9), which is used as a fluorescent brightener. The chemical name for both is 2,2'-(1,2-ethendiyl)bis[5-[[4-[(2- hydroxyethyl)amino]-6-(phenylamino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]- benzenesulfonic acid disodium salt. The applicable subheading for VBL #1 and #2 will be 3204.20.8000, 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 7.8 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
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