The tariff classification of Silica Gel from Japan.

NY D85977 January 5, 1999 CLA-2-28:RR:NC:2:236 D85977 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2811.22.1000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Silica Gel from Japan. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated December 2, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Silica Gel will be 2811.22.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States,(HTS), which provides for Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals: Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals: 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 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, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division