The tariff classification of Sunsorb 328, CAS No. 25973-55-1, from Taiwan

N177737 August 15, 2011 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:2:239 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.99.7900 Mr. Eric Cheng H & C Industries, Inc. 1311 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite D Torrance, CA 90501 RE: The tariff classification of Sunsorb 328, CAS No. 25973-55-1, from Taiwan Dear Mr. Cheng: In your letter dated August 1, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Sunsorb 328, chemically known as 2-(2’hydroxy-3’,5’-di-t-amylphenyl)benzotriazole, is an aromatic heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. The product is indicated for use as a light stabilizer for a variety of plastic and other substrates. The applicable subheading will be 2933.99.7900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atoms(s) only: Other: Other: Aromatic or modified aromatic: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The rate of duty will be 6.5 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Richard Dunkel (646) 733-3032. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division