CLA-2-32:RR:NC:2:239 B84180
Ms. Minnie B. Briones
H & C Industries, Inc.
1311 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrence, CA 90501
RE: The tariff classification of Fast Sky Blue (CAS 67340-41-4)
from China.
Dear Ms. Briones:
In your letter dated March 31, 1997, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for Fast Sky Blue (Chemical Name - C.I.
Pigment Blue 17:1) which is used as coloring matter.
The applicable subheading will be 3205.00.4040, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for color
lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to chapter 32 based on
color lakes: other. The rate of duty will be 12.4 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,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Chief, Special Products
Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division