CLA-2-28:S:N:N7:236 807749

Ms. Tina Thorpe
Distribution Coordinator
Spectra Gases
277 Coit Street
Irvington, NJ 07111

RE: The tariff classification of Chlorine TriFluoride (CAS# 7790-91-2) from Japan.

Dear Ms. Thorpe:

In your letter dated February 27, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The applicable subheading for the Chlorine TriFluoride will be 2812.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for halides and halide oxides of nonmetals:...Other. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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