CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:239 880307
Ms. Rosa Alba
EniChem America Inc.
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
RE: The tariff classification of Uvazol P ( 2 (2'-hydroxy-5'-
methylphenyl) benzotriazole CAS# 2240-22-4); Uvazol 311 (2 (2'-
hydroxy-5'-t-octylphenyl) benzotriazole CAS# 3147-75-9) and
Uvazol 236 ( 2 (2'-hydroxy-3'-t-butyl-5'-methylphenyl)-5-
chlorobenzotriazole CAS# 3896-11-5) from Italy.
Dear Ms. Alba:
In your letter dated November 12, 1992, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for Uvazol P, which is 2 (2'-
hydroxy-5'-methylphenyl) benzotriazole, will be 2933.90.8000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other aromatic heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen
hetero-atom(s) only: products described in additional U.S. note 3
to section VI. The rate of duty will be 13.5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Uvazol 311, which is 2 (2'-
hydroxy-5-t-octylphenyl) benzotriazole, will be 2933.90.8300,
HTS, which provides for other aromatic heterocyclic compounds
with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. The rate of duty will be 3.7
cents per kilogram plus 16.2 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Uvazol 236, which is 2 (2'-
hydroxy-3'-t-butyl-5'-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole and
also is known as 2-tert-butyl-4-methyl-6-(5-clorobenzotriazol-2-
yl)-phenol, will be 2933.90.1000, HTS. The rate of duty will be
5.8 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport