The tariff classification of Sodium Hypo Phosphate (CAS # 7681-53-0) from China

N028031 May 22, 2008 CLA-2-28:OT:RR:NC:2:236 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2835.10.0000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc, 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Sodium Hypo Phosphate (CAS # 7681-53-0) from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated April 29, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You state in your letter that you plan to import Sodium Hypo Phosphate for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for the Sodium Hypo Phosphate will be 2835.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites) and phosphates; polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined: Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites). The rate of duty will be 3.1 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Debra Wholey at 646-733-3034. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division