The tariff classification of Nickel Aluminum powder from Canada

N272334 February 19, 2016 CLA-2-75:OT:RR:NC:N1:117 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7504.00.0010 Mr. Christopher Constantine Oerlikon Metco (US) Inc. 1101 Prospect Avenue Westbury, NY 11590 RE: The tariff classification of Nickel Aluminum powder from Canada Dear Mr. Constantine: In your letter dated January 21, 2016 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The product you plan to import is described as Nickel Aluminum powder, Metco 2501. The chemical composition of the powder is 86% Nickel and 14% Aluminum. The particle size is consistent with the definition of powder in Note 8(b) of Section XV of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The material is described as simply a powder that is blended by your company in Canada and sold to customers who sinter the powder after importation into honeycomb filler. The applicable subheading for the Nickel Aluminum powder will be 7504.00.0010, (HTSUS), which provides for Nickel powders and flakes, powders. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Specialist Mary Ellen Laker at mary.ellen.laker@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Deborah C. Marinucci Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division