The tariff classification of Molykote BG 20; Molykote D-10AF CT; Molykote Longterm 2E; Molykote Longterm 2/78; MolykoteMetal Protector Plus from Germany.

NY 811214 August 3, 1995 CLA-2-34:S:N:N7:236 811214 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3403.99.0000 Mr. Thomas E. Johnson, Attorney Baker & McKenzie Attorney at Law One Prudential Plaza 130 East Randolph Drive Chicago, IL 60601 RE: The tariff classification of Molykote BG 20; Molykote D-10 AF CT; Molykote Longterm 2E; Molykote Longterm 2/78; Molykote Metal Protector Plus from Germany. Dear Mr. Johnson: In your letter dated May 24, 1995, on behalf of your client Dow Corning Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The prospective imports are as follows: 1. Molykote BG 20, is a lubricating preparation, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. It is grease used on products such as ball bearing of electrical motors. 2. Molykote D-10 AF CT,is a lubricating preparation, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. It is used as a film-forming lubricant/corrosion protection coating. The applicable subheading for the Molykote BG 20 and Molykote D-10 AF CT will be 3403.99.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for lubricating preparations (including cutting-oil...... based on lubricants).... but excluding preparation containing, as basic consistituents,70 percent or more by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals... Other:... Other. The rate of duty will be 6.9 percent ad valorem. Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on Molykote Longterm 2E and Molykote Longterm 2/78. Your request for a classification ruling should include the chemical identity of naphthenic oil. Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to give a classification ruling on Molykote Metal Protector Plus. Your request for a classification ruling should include the chemical identity of vendor confidential material (wax-like substance). 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