The tariff classification of Zirconium Silicate (CAS# 10101-52-7) from China

NY F84715 March 27, 2000 CLA-2-28:RR:NC:SP:236 F84715 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2839.90.0000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of Zirconium Silicate (CAS# 10101-52-7) from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated March 16, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Zirconium Silicate will be 2839.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.1 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 the National Import Specialist at 212-637-7062. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division