U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 2 HTS codes referenced
Primary HTS Code
2818.30.0000
$21.1M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
34 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-29 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of aluminum hydroxide wet (alugel)and magnesium hydroxide paste (gilumag) from Germany.
NY 864603 July 17, 1991 CLA-2-28:S:N:N1:235 864603 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2818.30.0000; 2825.90.6090 Ms. Liz Tompkins John A. Steer Company 900 Calcon Hook Road Sharon Hill, PA 19079 RE: The tariff classification of aluminum hydroxide wet (alugel) and magnesium hydroxide paste (gilumag) from Germany. Dear Ms. Tompkins: In your letter dated June 17, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Giulini Corporation. The applicable subheading and duty for the following compounds under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), will be as follows: Compounds HTS no Duty aluminum hydroxide wet gel (alugel) 2818.30.0000 Free of duty magnesium hydroxide paste (gilumag) 2816.10.0000 3.1 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