CLA-2-72:S:N:N3:118-891756  
Mr. Ronald H. Yee
Chi Mei Corporation
120 Schor Avenue
Leonia, New Jersey  07605-2208
RE:  The tariff classification of non-standard Ferroboron Alloy
     from China.
Dear Mr. Yee:
     This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
     DATE OF INQUIRY   :    Oct. 15, 1993
     
     DESCRIPTION OF         Ferro boron alloy in lumps.
     MERCHANDISE       :    Boron       17.44 %  
                            Carbon      0.22  %
                            Silicon     2.26  %
                            Aluminum    0.075 %
                            Manganese   0.46  %
                            Sulphur     0.001 %
                            Phosphorus  0.037 %
                            Iron        Balance
     HTS PROVISION     :    Ferro Alloys
     HTS SUBHEADING    :    7202.99.5040
     RATE OF DUTY      :    5 percent ad valorem
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