The tariff classification of Potassium Thiocyanate (CAS# 333-20-0) from China

N028995 May 29, 2008 CLA-2-28:OT:RR:NC:2:236 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2842.90.1000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc., 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Potassium Thiocyanate (CAS# 333-20-0) from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated May 14, 2008, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for the Potassium Thiocyanate will be 2842.90.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Other salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids (including aluminiosilicates whether or not chemically defined, other than azides: Other: Fulminates, cyanates and thiocyanates. 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