CLA-2-28:RR:NC:SP:236 F88938

Mr. Steven Voss
PAK TECHNOLOGIES
P.O. Box 090080
Milwaukee, WI 53209-0080

RE: The tariff classification of Sodium Hydrosulfite CAS# 7775-14-6 from Europe and Asia

Dear Mr. Voss:

In your letter received June 27, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The applicable subheading for Sodium Hydrosulfite will be 2831.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Dithionites and sulfoxylates: Of sodium: Other. The rate of duty will be 10.3 percent ad valorem.

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 Deborah Walsh at 212-637-7062.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division