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8522021990-05-21New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of monopotassium tartrate anddipotassium tartrate from West Germany.

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Summary

The tariff classification of monopotassium tartrate anddipotassium tartrate from West Germany.

Ruling Text

NY 852202 May 21, 1990 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:235 852202 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.13.2000 and 2918.13.5000 Mr. Sheldon Silbiger Vice President, Sales and Marketing Gallard-Schlesinger Industries, Inc. 584 Mineola Avenue Carle Place, New York 11514-1731 RE: The tariff classification of monopotassium tartrate and dipotassium tartrate from West Germany. Dear Mr. Silbiger: In your letter dated April 17, 1990, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading and duty under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), for the above listed compounds will be as follows: Compound HTS no Duty monopotassium tartrate 2918.13.2000 4.6 percent ad valorem dipotassium tartrate 2918.13.5000 4.4 percent ad valorem Compounds classified in subheading 2918.13.2000 HTS are temporarily free of duty under subheading 9902.29.1800 HTS provided all requirements have been met. 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