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Superseded by {966462}.
The tariff classification of Blue Flush from India
Issued March 27, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Copies to clipboardF8 F83432 (March 27, 2000)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3215.19.0060
Headings: 3215
Product description
In your letter, you indicated that the product is a printing ink. It will be imported in a concentrated liquid form. The ink consists of six components: pigment blue 15:3, resin, gellant, antioxidant, vegetable oil and ink oil.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Blue Flush will be 3215.19.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: Printing ink: Other: Other: Other.
Full text
NY F83432 March 27, 2000 CLA-2-32:RR:NC:SP:236 F83432 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3215.19.0060 Mr. John B. Pellegrini Ross & Hardies 65 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022-3219 RE: The tariff classification of Blue Flush from India Dear Mr. Pellegrini: In your letter dated March 7, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. In your letter, you indicated that the product is a printing ink. It will be imported in a concentrated liquid form. The ink consists of six components: pigment blue 15:3, resin, gellant, antioxidant, vegetable oil and ink oil. The applicable subheading for Blue Flush will be 3215.19.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: Printing ink: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 1.8 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 the National Import Specialist at 212-637-7062. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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