9902.08.64 - Copper chlorophthalocyanine, crude not ready for use as pigment (CAS No. 12239-87-1) (provided for in subheading 3204.17.90)

This HTS code, 9902.08.64, specifically addresses crude copper chlorophthalocyanine that is not yet prepared for direct use as a pigment. This classification is part of Chapter 99, which pertains to temporary legislation and special provisions, indicating that this particular classification may be subject to specific trade agreements or temporary import restrictions. The material is chemically defined as copper chlorophthalocyanine, with a notable characteristic being its unrefined state, rendering it unsuitable for direct application in coloring applications without further processing. The reference to CAS No. 12239-87-1 serves as a precise identifier for the chemical substance.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling HTS codes within the broader Chapter 99 requires understanding the specific nature of temporary and special classification provisions. While other Chapter 99 codes might cover various temporary import restrictions, trade agreement modifications, or special customs procedures, 9902.08.64 is narrowly focused on this specific intermediate chemical compound. It is distinct from classifications within the main chapters of the HTS (Chapters 1-98) that might cover finished pigments or other chemical compounds not subject to these special, temporary provisions.

As this HTS code is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 9902.08.64 is definitive for crude copper chlorophthalocyanine not ready for use as a pigment, as provided for in subheading 3204.17.90. Importers should ensure the imported material meets these criteria, focusing on its crude form and intended pre-pigment application status, to correctly apply this temporary or special classification.