CLA-2-32:RR:NC:2:239 C88993
Mr. Y Fukui
Sumitrans Corporation
3333 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 406
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
RE: The tariff classification of Threephor CL (CAS 23743-28-4) from Korea.
Dear Mr. Fukui:
In your letter dated June 9, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling for Threephor CL (Chemical Name -
4,4'-Bis-2-[4-phenyl-1,2,3-triazolyl]stilbene-2,2'-disulfonic acid disodium
salt) which is a fluorescent whitening agent and non-fading protective agent.
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 6.8 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 National
Import Specialist Thomas Brady at 212-466-5747.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division