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865476 86 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Compost Accelerator Powder fromCanada.

Issued August 20, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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86 865476 (August 20, 1991)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3823.90.5050

Headings: 3823

Product description

The tariff classification of Compost Accelerator Powder fromCanada.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for this product will be 3823.90.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for chemical mixtures not elsewhere provided for.

Full text

NY 865476 August 20, 1991 CLA-2-38:S:N:N1:235 865476 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3823.90.5050 Mr. John M. Collomaio Trans-Border Customs Services 656 Elmwood Avenue Suite 200 Buffalo, New York 14222 RE: The tariff classification of Compost Accelerator Powder from Canada. Dear Mr. Collomaio: In your letter dated July 24, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Eco Corporation. According to your letter this product is composed of oat flour, peat moss, sodium bicarbonate and activated carbon. It will be used in a Green Cone Food waste digester. The applicable subheading for this product will be 3823.90.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for chemical mixtures not elsewhere provided for. The rate of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem. Chemical mixtures classified in subheading 3823.90.5050 (HTS) which are products of Canada, are dutiable at the rate of 2 percent ad valorem. 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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