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Tariff classification of explosive cartridges for blasting from South Korea.
Issued June 11, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Copies to clipboardJ8 J84859 (June 11, 2003)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3602.00.0030
Headings: 3602
Product description
S. Kim Capsules that are based on a mixture of sodium nitrate, ferric oxide red and aluminum powder put up in cartridge form and designed for use in blasting rock.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the explosive cartridges based on organic nitrates will be 3602.00.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for dynamite and other high explosives, put up in cartridges, sticks or other forms, suitable for blasting.
Full text
NY J84859 June 11, 2003 CLA-2-36:RR:NC:SP:237 J84859 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3602.00.0030 Mr. Craig H. Anderson Adanco Limited 2286 East Carson Street #431 Long Beach, California 90807 RE: Tariff classification of explosive cartridges for blasting from South Korea. Dear Mr. Anderson: In your letter dated May 7, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling for C. S. Kim Capsules that are based on a mixture of sodium nitrate, ferric oxide red and aluminum powder put up in cartridge form and designed for use in blasting rock. The applicable subheading for the explosive cartridges based on organic nitrates will be 3602.00.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for dynamite and other high explosives, put up in cartridges, sticks or other forms, suitable for blasting. The rate of duty is free. 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 should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time merchandise is imported. If you have any questions on the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Frank Cantone at 646-733-3038. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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