The tariff classification of Cerium Stabilized Zirconia from Japan and China.

NY H82083 August 10, 2001 CLA-2-38:RR:NC:2:239 H82083 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3815.19.0000 Ms. Jodi Strassberg Engelhard Corporation 101 Wood Ave. P.O. Box 770 Iselin, NJ 08830-0790 RE: The tariff classification of Cerium Stabilized Zirconia from Japan and China. Dear Ms. Strassberg: In your letter dated May 30, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Cerium Stabilized Zirconia which you have stated is a preparation used to produce automotive catalysts. It is a supported catalyst that does not employ nickel or precious metals as the active substance. The applicable subheading will be 3815.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere specified or included: supported catalysts: other. This provision 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 Andrew Stone at 212-637-7063. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski, Director National Commodity Specialist Division