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8984941994-06-15New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of Anhydrous Synthetic SiliconDioxide (Silica gel) from Japan.

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Summary

The tariff classification of Anhydrous Synthetic SiliconDioxide (Silica gel) from Japan.

Ruling Text

NY 898494 June 15, 1994 CLA-2-28:S:N:N7:236 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2811.22.1000 Mr. Peter Miccuci Deputy General Manager/Corporate Traffic Logistics Mitsui & Co.(U.S.A.),Inc. 200 Park Ave. New York, NY 10166-0130 RE: The tariff classification of Anhydrous Synthetic Silicon Dioxide (Silica gel) from Japan. Dear Mr. Miccuci: In your letter dated May 16, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for the Anhydrous Synthetic Silicon Dioxide will be 2811.22.1000 , Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for silicon dioxide:... synthetic silica gel. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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