CLA-2-28:S:N:N7:235 887711

Mr. Kent Ragen
Manager, International Department
Fuji Silysia Chemical Ltd.
Room 505, 5th Floor, Higashi-Kan, Dai-Ni Toyota Bldg.
11-27, 4-Chome Meieki, Nakamur-Ku,
Nagoya-Shi, Aichi-Ken, Japan

RE: The tariff classification of Syloid 244, Syloid 308 and Syloid 161 from Japan.

Dear Mr. Ragen:

In your letter dated May 26, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. According to you request, Syloid 244 is uncoated silica, Syloid 308 is coated with an inorganic material and Syloid 161 is coated with an organic compound.

The applicable subheading and duty for the products described above, under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), are as follows:

Product HTS no Duty Sylysia/Syloid 244 2811.22.1000 3.7 percent ad valorem Sylysia/Syloid 308 3823.90.3900 Duty free Sylysia/Syloid 161 3823.90.4500 7 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