The tariff classification of Ryoto Sugar Ester S-570, Ryoto Sugar Ester L-595, Ryoto Sugar Ester P-1570, Ryoto Sugar Ester O-1570 from Japan

NY G82030 February 12, 2001 CLA-2-34:RR:NC:SP:236 G82030 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3402.13.2020 Ms. Melinda O’Brien Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. One North Lexington Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 RE: The tariff classification of Ryoto Sugar Ester S-570, Ryoto Sugar Ester L-595, Ryoto Sugar Ester P-1570, Ryoto Sugar Ester O-1570 from Japan Dear Ms. O’Brien: In your letter dated August 28, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Ryoto Sugar Ester S-570, Ryoto Sugar Ester L-595, Ryoto Sugar Ester P-1570, Ryoto Sugar Ester O-1570 will be 3402.13.2020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401: Organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: Nonionic Other: Fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin: Esters and ether-esters of polyhydric alcohols. The rate of duty will be 4 percent ad valorem. We are unable to issue a binding ruling on Ryoto Sugar Ester B-370 and Ryoto Sugar Ester ER-290 due to insufficient information regarding the composition, use and method of application for these products. Should you wish in the future to obtain a binding ruling on these products, please answer the followings: Please provide the complete composition of the product, including chemical formula and structure of each ingredient including impurities and precursors. Please provide the purity percent by weight of fatty acid or methyl ester used for the production of this product. Is this acid of animal or vegetable. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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 Deborah Walsh at 212-637-7062. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division