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860684 86 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Alumina SPH AB aka Washcoat ABfrom France.

Issued March 21, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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86 860684 (March 21, 1991)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3823.90.3900

Headings: 3823

Product description

The tariff classification of Alumina SPH AB aka Washcoat ABfrom France.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Alumina SPH AB will be 3823.90.3900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for mixtures of inorganic compounds not elsewhere provided for.

Full text

NY 860684 Mar 21, 1991 CLA-2-38:S:N:N1:235 860684 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3823.90.3900 Mr. Ralph C. Meola Rhone-Poulenc Inc. CN 5266 Princeton, New Jersey 08543-5266 RE: The tariff classification of Alumina SPH AB aka Washcoat AB from France. Dear Mr. Meola: In your letter dated February 14, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling. According to your letter Alumina SPH AB is impregnated with various rare earth oxides. It will be used as an activated support for a catalyst. The applicable subheading for Alumina SPH AB will be 3823.90.3900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for mixtures of inorganic compounds not elsewhere provided for. This subheading is duty free. 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

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