899773 89 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Black 15 from Japan.

Issued August 9, 1994 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3204.19.4000

Headings: 3204

Product description

The tariff classification of Black 15 from Japan.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Black 15 will be 3204.19.4000, 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 899773 August 9, 1994 CLA-2-32:S:N:N7:239 899773 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.19.4000 Mr. P. Miccuci Deputy General Manager Mitsui & Company (USA) Inc. 200 Park Avenue New York, N.Y. 10166-0130 RE: The tariff classification of Black 15 from Japan. Dear Mr. Miccuci: In your letter dated June 28, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Black 15 will be 3204.19.4000, 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 15 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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