CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:239 887817
Ms. Claudine Colmenar
Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd.
747 Third Avenue, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10017
RE: The tariff classification of Norbloc 7966 UV Absorber,( 2-(2'-
hydroxy-5'-methacrylyloxyethylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole CAS# 96478-
09-0) from Japan.
Dear Ms. Colmenar:
In your letter dated June 25, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for Norbloc 7966 UV Absorber, which is a UV
polymerizable light stabilizer masterbatch, 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.
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
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