CLA-2-28:S:N:N1:235 867834

Mr. M. Kawatsuji
Chemical's Manager
Nichimen America Inc.
1185 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, New York 10036

RE: The tariff classification of lithium hexafluoro phosphate to be used in the manufacture of batteries from Japan.

Dear Mr. Kawatsuji:

In your letter dated October 4, 1991 you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The applicable subheading for this compound will be 2826.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for complex fluorine compounds. The rate of duty will be 3.1 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