B87836 B8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Threetex EBF (CAS 2866-43-5), Threetex ERN (CAS 1041-00-5), and Threetex OB (CAS 7128-64-5) from Japan.

Issued September 25, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3204.20.8000

Headings: 3204

Product description

The tariff classification of Threetex EBF (CAS 2866-43-5), Threetex ERN (CAS 1041-00-5), and Threetex OB (CAS 7128-64-5) from Japan.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for all the above products 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 B87836 September 25, 1997 CLA-2-32:RR:NC:2:239 B87836 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.20.8000 Mr. Douglas Turnbull Tomen America Inc. 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019 RE: The tariff classification of Threetex EBF (CAS 2866-43-5), Threetex ERN (CAS 1041-00-5), and Threetex OB (CAS 7128-64-5) from Japan. Dear Mr. Turnbull: In your letter dated July 25, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Threetex EBF (Chemical Name - 2,2'-(2,5-thiophenediyl)bis-benzoxazol, Threetex ERN (Chemcial Name - 2,2'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis[5-methyl-benzoxazol, and Threetex OB (Chemical Name - 2,2'-(2,5-thiophenediyl)bis[5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-benzoxazol) which you have stated are used as fluorescent brightening agents. The applicable subheading for all the above products 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 7.1 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

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