CLA-2-28:S:N:N1:235 862718

Mr. J. A. Spieckerman
MarkeTech International
414 South Craig Street Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

RE: The tariff classification of various chemicals from Japan

Dear Mr. Spieckerman:

In your letter dated April 22, 1991 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable HTS subheadings and duty for the listed chemicals are as follows:

Product HTS no. Duty lithium niobate single crystals 2841.90.5000 3.7 percent ad valorem lithium tantalate single crystals 2841.90.5000 3.7 percent ad valorem strontium titanate single crystals 2841.90.5000 3.7 percent ad valorem lanthanum aluminate single crystals 2846.90.5000 3.7 percent ad valorem neodymium gallate single crystals 2846.90.5000 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