CLA-2-29:R:N2:239 813205
Mr. T. Ohnuma
PMP Fermentation Products Inc.
9525 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 725
Rosemont, IL 60018
RE: The tariff classification of AWACUT-CP from Japan.
Dear Mr. Ohnuma:
In your letter dated July 25, 1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling for AWACUT-CP as a food processing powder
defoamer.
The applicable subheading will be 3823.90.9050, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
prepared binders for foundry molds or cores; chemical products
and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including
those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere
specified or included; residual products of the chemical or
allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included: other.
The rate of duty will be 5 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 Thomas
Brady at 212-466-5747.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division