CLA-2-34:S:N:N7:236 898703
Mr Walter T. Brown
Customs Import Specialist
Tomen America Inc.
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York NY 10019
RE: The tariff classification of Rikezai F-705 (Mold Release
Agent) from Japan.
Dear Mr. Brown:
In your letter dated April 25, 1994, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The prospective import, Rikezai F-705, is composed of
microcrystalline wax, carnauba wax, silicone liquid and hydrocarbon
solvent. The Rikezai F-705 is used as a mold release agent.
The applicable subheading for the Rikezai F-705 will be
3403.19.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for lubricating preparation containing 50
percent or more by weight of petroleum oils or of oils obtained
from bituminous minerals. The rate of duty will be 0.5 cent per
liter.
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