CLA-2-34:RR:NC:SP:236 R02014

Mr. Mike Blythe
Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
410 S. Swing Road
Greensboro, NC 27419-8300

RE: The tariff classification of Adjuvant Mixture (A 12127S) from France

Dear Mr. Blythe:

In your letter dated May 19, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The information that you submitted analyzed by our laboratory.

The applicable subheading for the Adjuvant Mixture (A 12127S) will be 3402.90.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparation (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning those of heading 3401: Other: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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 Debra Wholey at 646-733-3034.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division