J81443 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of Permalub GI-29 from Japan

Issued March 25, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 3403.99.0000

Headings: 3403

Product description

The tariff classification of Permalub GI-29 from Japan

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Permalub GI-29, used as industrial lubrication grease, will be 3403.99.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Lubricating preparations (including cutting-oil preparations, bolt or nut release preparations, antirust or anticorrosion preparations and mold release preparations, based on lubricants) and preparations of a kind used for the oil or grease treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials, but excluding preparations containing, as basic constituents, 70 percent or more by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals: Other: Other.

Full text

NY J81443 March 25, 2003 CLA-2-34:RR:NC:SP:236 J81443 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3403.99.0000 Mr. John Jäger Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. 702 Triport Road Georgetown, KY 40324 RE: The tariff classification of Permalub GI-29 from Japan Dear Mr. Jäger: In your letter dated February 21, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for the Permalub GI-29, used as industrial lubrication grease, will be 3403.99.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Lubricating preparations (including cutting-oil preparations, bolt or nut release preparations, antirust or anticorrosion preparations and mold release preparations, based on lubricants) and preparations of a kind used for the oil or grease treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials, but excluding preparations containing, as basic constituents, 70 percent or more by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 6.5 percent 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 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 646-733-3034. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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