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The tariff classification of Citril from Mexico
Issued January 26, 2010 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3402.90.5050
Headings: 3402
Product description
Your descriptive literature describes Citril as an automatic dish washer detergent additive containing citric acid. Your letter states that Citril removes hard water spots and film from dishes, glassware and the dishwasher.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Citril will be 3402.90.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface- active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparation) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401: Other: Other: Other: Other.
Full text
N091452 January 26, 2010 CLA-2-34:OT:RR:NC:2:236 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3402.90.5050 Mr. Curtis Eggemeyer Etho, LLC P.O. Box 8006 Midland, TX 79708 RE: The tariff classification of Citril from Mexico Dear Mr. Eggemeyer: In your letter dated January 15, 2010 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your descriptive literature describes Citril as an automatic dish washer detergent additive containing citric acid. Your letter states that Citril removes hard water spots and film from dishes, glassware and the dishwasher. You state that your product will be imported in bulk quantities. The applicable subheading for Citril will be 3402.90.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface- active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparation) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401: Other: Other: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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
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