CLA-2-28:RR:NC:FC:236 A82930
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Director of Operations
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of Iodine 99.5% (CAS# 7553-56-2)
from Switzerland
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated April 15, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for the Iodine will be
2801.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine:
Iodine. The rate of duty will be Free.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist
V. Gualario at 212-466-5744.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division