The tariff classification of Carbon Graphite Powder, Calcium-Silicide,Ferro-Boron, Carbon Additive (96%) and Carbon Additive (98%) from China

NY A88292 July 14, 1998 CLA-2-28:RR:NC:2:236 A88292 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2850.00.0500; 3801.10.5000; 7202.99.5040 Ms. Doris Leung UNI-ALL Group, LTD. 2900 Chamblee Tucker Road, BLDG. 12 Atlanta, GA 30341 RE: The tariff classification of Carbon Graphite Powder, Calcium-Silicide, Ferro-Boron, Carbon Additive (96%) and Carbon Additive (98%) from China Dear Ms. Leung: In your letter dated September 24, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Calcium Silicide will be 2850.00.0500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading 2849: Of Calcium. The rate of duty will be Free. The applicable subheading for Carbon Graphite Powder, Carbon Additive (96%) and Carbon Additive (98%), to be used in the iron and steel industries, will be 3801.10.5000, HTS, which provides for Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semimanufactures: Artificial graphite: Other. The rate of duty will be Free. The applicable subheading for Ferro-Boron will be 7202.99.5040, HTS, which provides for Ferroalloys: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 5 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 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 V. Gualario at 212-466-5744. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division