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