The tariff classification of Calcia Stabilized Zirconia from South Africa

N303732 April 30, 2019 CLA-2-38:OT:RR:NC:N3:139 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3824.99.3900 Ms. Noreen McDonald Traxys Cometals USA LLC 2050 Center Avenue, Suite 250 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 RE: The tariff classification of Calcia Stabilized Zirconia from South Africa Dear Ms. McDonald: In your letter dated April 1, 2019 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Calcia Stabilized Zirconia, also referred to as fused calcium stabilized zirconia is a cream yellow, granular, nonhazardous substance produced through the disassociation of zircon sand in an electric arc furnace. In the United States, calcia stabilized zirconia is used in the manufacture of refractory materials. The component materials are as follows: (Zr+hf)O2-94 %-97%, CaO-3.6%-4.2%, SiO2-0.30%, Fe2O3-0.10%, TiO2-0.30%, Al2O3-0.50%, MgO-0.15%, Y2O3-0.15%. The applicable subheading for the Calcia Stabilized Zirconia will be 3824.99.3900 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: Other. 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 the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Patrick Day at patrick.day@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division