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8779041992-09-28New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of alum from France, Germany orGreat Britain.

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Summary

The tariff classification of alum from France, Germany orGreat Britain.

Ruling Text

NY 877904 September 28, 1992 CLA-2-28:S:N:N1:235 877904 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2833.30.0000 Mr. Peter Gumes 65 Appleton Street Boston, Ma. 02116 RE: The tariff classification of alum from France, Germany or Great Britain. Dear Mr. Gumes: In your letter dated August 24, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for the product described above will be 2833.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for alum. The rate of duty will be 1.6 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