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The tariff classification of five dyes from India.
Issued April 12, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3204.16.5000, 3204.16.2000
Headings: 3204
Product description
The tariff classification of five dyes from India.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Gold Yellow WG and Yellow RTN will be 3204.16.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other reactive dyes.
Full text
NY 861540 APR 12 1991 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 861540 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.16.2000; 3204.16.5000 Mr. Dean Shah Spectra Dyestuffs Inc. 9837 Belmont Street Bellflower, CA 90706 RE: The tariff classification of five dyes from India. Dear Mr. Shah: In your letter dated March 13, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling the following Dyes: Product Color Index Number CAS# Gold Yellow WG Reactive Yellow 17 16894-34-1 Yellow RTN Reactive Yellow 24 12226-51-6 Yellow GC Reactive Yellow 37 unknown Yellow FG Reactive Yellow 42 unknown Yellow 7GL Reactive Yellow 57 unknown The applicable subheading for Gold Yellow WG and Yellow RTN will be 3204.16.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other reactive dyes. The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Yellow GC, Yellow FG and Yellow 7GL will be 3204.16.2000, HTS. The rate of duty will be 8.3 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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