The tariff classification of “Gentian Violet” or “Crystal Violet” CAS # 548-62-9 from China

N274661 April 22, 2016 CLA-2-32:OT:RR:NC:2:236 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3204.13.8000 Mr. Keith Rensink Chemex Global LLC 90-F Glenda Trace 444 Newnan, GA 30265 RE: The tariff classification of “Gentian Violet” or “Crystal Violet” CAS # 548-62-9 from China Dear Mr. Rensink: In your letter received April 7, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling on “Gentian Violet” or “Crystal Violet” CAS # 548-62-9. Your submission indicates that the product at issue is intended to be used as a biological stain and will be imported in sealed bags, weighing less than five kilogram each. This product is also commercially known as “Basic Violet 3.” The applicable subheading for “Gentian Violet” or “Crystal Violet” CAS # 548-62-9 will be 3204.13.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Synthetic organic coloring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter 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: Synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Basic dyes and preparations based thereon: Other: Other.” The general rate of duty will be free. This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which are administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Information on the TSCA can be obtained by contacting the EPA at 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail Code 70480, Washington, D.C., by telephone at (202) 554-1404, or by visiting their website at www.epa.gov. 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Nuccio Fera at [email protected]. Sincerely, Deborah C. Marinucci Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division