NY 855803
AUG 31 1990

CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 855803

Mr. Anthony Cuschieri
Vinmar Inc.
523 N. Sam Houston Parkway East
Houston, Texas 77060

RE: The tariff classification of benzene (99% minimum purity) from Turkey.

Dear Mr. Cuschieri:

In your letter dated August 21, 1990, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The applicable subheading for Benzene (99% minimum purity) will be 2902.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The rate of duty will be free.

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