CLA-2-28:RR:NC:2:236 B84407

Mr. Ramesh Vakharia
Vinay International, Inc.
12530 Tambourine Drive #D
Stafford, TX 77477

RE: The tariff classification of phosphorous acid crystal from India

Dear Mr. Vakharia:

In your letter dated April 10, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The applicable subheading for the phosphorous acid crystal will be 2811.19.6050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals: Other inorganic acids: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 4.2 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 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,

Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Chief, Special Products Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division