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8550571990-08-10New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of a powder composed of terbiumoxide and very small amounts of gadolinium, yttrium and neodyniumoxides used in the electronics field from Japan.

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Summary

The tariff classification of a powder composed of terbiumoxide and very small amounts of gadolinium, yttrium and neodyniumoxides used in the electronics field from Japan.

Ruling Text

NY 855057 Aug 10, 1990 CLA-2-28:S:N:N1:235 855057 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2846.90.2010 Mr. John M. Peterson Neville, Peterson & Williams 39 Broadway New York, New York 10006 RE: The tariff classification of a powder composed of terbium oxide and very small amounts of gadolinium, yttrium and neodynium oxides used in the electronics field from Japan. Dear Mr. Peterson: In your letter dated July 20, 1990, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client USR Optonix Inc. The applicable subheading for the product described above will be 2846.90.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for mixtures of rare earth oxides except cerium oxides. This subheading is free of duty. 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