U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
3801.20.0000
$0.3M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
28 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-29 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of à-Pholon Black, CB-103 (Lead Acid Battery Additive from Japan
NY B85922 August 5, 1997 CLA-2-38:RR:NC:2:236 B85922 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3801.20.0000 Mr. Ken Berry Sunshow Corporation 19191 S. Vermont Ave., Suite 1030 Torrance, CA 90502 RE: The tariff classification of à-Pholon Black, CB-103 (Lead Acid Battery Additive from Japan Dear Mr. Berry: In your letter dated May 22, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for à-Pholon Black, CB-103 will be 3801.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Artifical graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semimanufactures: Colloidal ore semi-colloidal graphite. The rate of duty will be 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 V. Gualario at 212-466-5744. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Chief, Special Products Branch National Commodity Specialist Division