The tariff classification of a chemical mixture, in bulk, from Canada

N145136 February 15, 2011 CLA-2-38:OT:RR:NC:2:239 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3824.90.9290 Mr. Maurice Deslauriers Norman G. Jensen, Inc. 199 East Orvis Street, Suite #2 Massena, New York 13662 RE: The tariff classification of a chemical mixture, in bulk, from Canada Dear Mr. Deslauriers: In your letter dated January 25, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Metafix Inc. The product you describe as MetaAid T5R, is a formulated neutralizing solution used as part of a waste management/tracking system that collects, measures and neutralizes the pH levels of waste printing inks prior to their disposal. As stated in your letter, the solution consists of 36-38% Citric acid, 18-20% Sodium bisulfate and 42-46% water. MetaAid T5R is a chemical mixture of an inorganic and organic compound. The applicable subheading will be 3824.90.9290, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Prepared binders for foundry molds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem. The Citric acid of Canadian origin may be subject to antidumping duties or countervailing duties. Written decisions regarding the scope of AD/CVD orders are issued by the Import Administration in the Department of Commerce and are separate from tariff classification and origin rulings issued by Customs and Border Protection. You can contact them at http://www.trade.gov/ia/ (click on "Contact Us"). For your information, you can view a list of current AD/CVD cases at the United States International Trade Commission website at http://www.usitc.gov (click on "Antidumping and countervailing duty investigations"), and you can search AD/CVD deposit and liquidation messages using the AD/CVD Search tool at http://www.cbp.gov (click on "Import" and "AD/CVD"). Your question as to whether water, in any concentration, is considered to be a part of a “blend” for antidumping and countervailing purposes should also be addressed to the Department of Commerce. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Richard Dunkel at (646) 733-3032. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division