CLA-2-28:S:N:N7:236 899752

Mr. Marco Miehe
Sometu-Us
5659 Noble Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91411

RE: The tariff classification of Sodium Metatungstate from Germany.

Dear Mr. Miehe:

In your letter dated June 30, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The applicable subheading for the Sodium Metaungstate will be 2841.80.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for tungstates (wolframates), Other. The rate of duty will be 10 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