CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:240 808483

Mr. James J. Kelly
Barthco International, Inc.
7575 Holstein Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153

RE: The tariff classification of Peroximon DC/R (CAS # 80-43-4), Peroximon DC 40 KE, Peroximon DC 40 MF and Peroximon DC 40 P from Italy

Dear Mr. Kelly:

In your letter dated March 13, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Elf Atochem North America Inc.

The applicable subheading for the above listed products are as follows:

PRODUCT HTS RATE OF DUTY

Peroximon DC/R (dicumyl 2909.60.2000 18.6 percent ad valorem peroxide in lump form) (CAS # 80-43-4)

Peroximon DC 40 KE (40% 3815.90.5000 5 percent ad valorem dicumyl peroxide and 60% burgess KE clay in pellet form) Peroximon DC 40 MF (40% 3815.90.5000 5 percent ad valorem dicumyl peroxide and 60% ethylene-propylene co- polymer in sheet form)

Peroximon DC 40 P (40% 3815.90.5000 5 percent ad valorem dicumyl peroxide and 60% calcium carbonate in powder form)

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