The tariff classification 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid (CAS 2809-21-4) from Japan

NY A84713 June 20, 1996 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:239 A84713 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2931.00.9030 Mr. Alex Olcese Allchem Industries Inc. 4001 Newberry Road, Suite E-3 Gainesville, FL 32607 RE: The tariff classification 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid (CAS 2809-21-4) from Japan Dear Mr. Olcese: In your letter dated May 29, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid which you have stated will be used as a dispersant (laundry detergents) and as a scale inhibitor (boilers and cooling towers). The applicable subheading will be 2931.00.9030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other organo-inorganic compounds: other. Pursuant to General Note 13 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, this product is duty free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Thomas Brady at (212)466-5747. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division