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The tariff classification of ferroboron from China.
Issued February 23, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7202.99.5040
Headings: 7202
Product description
The subject item is described as ferr boron (FeB). The material will be 30 x 5 mm in size packaged in supersacks. It will be purchased in full container quantities. The chemical composition is as follows: 18% minimum boron (B), 3% maximum silicon (Si), 1% maximum carbon (C), 0.5% maximum aluminum (Al), 0.2% maximum phosphorus (P), .01% maximum Sulfur (S) and the balance Iron (Fe).
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the ferroboron will be 7202.99.5040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ferroalloys: other: other: other: other.
Full text
NY D87110 February 23, 1999 CLA-2-72:RR:NC:1:118 D87110 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7202.99.5040 Mr. Robert W. Rickard Reactive Metals & Alloys Corporation P.O. Box 366, Route 168 West Pittsburg, PA 16160 RE: The tariff classification of ferroboron from China. Dear Mr. Rickard: In your letter dated February 10, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject item is described as ferr boron (FeB). The material will be 30 x 5 mm in size packaged in supersacks. It will be purchased in full container quantities. The chemical composition is as follows: 18% minimum boron (B), 3% maximum silicon (Si), 1% maximum carbon (C), 0.5% maximum aluminum (Al), 0.2% maximum phosphorus (P), .01% maximum Sulfur (S) and the balance Iron (Fe). The applicable subheading for the ferroboron will be 7202.99.5040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ferroalloys: other: other: other: other. The duty rate will be 5% ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this 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 Kathy Campanelli at 212-637-7025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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