CLA-2-28:S:N:N7:235 887002

Ms. Joy L. Young
Capital Orient, Inc.
P.O. Box 218
Williamsburg, Virginia 23187

RE: The tariff classification of Sodium Tripolyphosphate from China

Dear Ms. Young:

In your letter dated June 2, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for the product described above will be 2835.31.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Sodium Tripolyphosphate. The rate of duty will be 1.4 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