The tariff classification of Rare Earth Oxides from China.

NY 801976 October 6, 1994 CLA-2-28:S:N:N7:236 801976 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2846.90.5000 Mr. Weiji Cui Marketing Manager Baotou Steel and Rare Earth Co. (USA) 520 El Camino Real Suite 200 San Mateo, CA 94402 RE: The tariff classification of Rare Earth Oxides from China. Dear Mr. Cui: In your letter dated August 31, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The following rare earth oxides average from 98 to 99.9999 purity: Product Classification Duty Lutecium Oxide (also 2846.90.5000 3.7% Known as Lutetium) Yttrium Oxide 2846.90.5000 3.7% Scandium Oxide 2846.90.5000 3.7% Praseodymium Oxide 2846.90.5000 3.7% Lanthanum Oxide 2846.90.5000 3.7% Neodymium Oxide 2846.90.5000 3.7% Cerium Oxide 2846.90.5000 3.7% Gadolinium Oxide 2846.90.5000 3.7% Terbium Oxide 2846.90.5000 3.7% Dysprosium Oxide 2846.90.5000 3.7% Holmium Oxide 2846.90.5000 3.7% Samarium Oxide 2846.90.5000 3.7% Thulium Oxide 2846.90.5000 3.7% Europium Oxide 2846.90.5000 3.7% Erbium Oxide 2846.90.5000 3.7% Ferro-Neodymium Alloy 7202.99.5040 5% This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport