CLA-2-28:S:N:N7:236 809907
Ms. Mary Tramontano
Import Supervisor
Hoechst Cleanese
P.O. Box 2500
Somerville, NJ 08876-1258
RE: The tariff classification of Hypophosphorous Acid from
Germany.
Dear Ms. Tramontano:
In your letter dated May 2, 1994, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for the Hypophosphorous Acid will be
2811.19.6050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other inorganic acids and other inorganic
oxygen compounds of nonmetals:... Other:... Other:... Other. The
rate of duty will be 4.2 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