The tariff classification of synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide (CAS no. 7631-86-9) from Germany
Issued October 4, 2012 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2811.22.5000
Headings: 2811
Product description
Both products are described as white, odorless, powders. The submitted documentation further indicates that the products at issue are amorphous silicon dioxides, chemically prepared.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for both grades of synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide (CAS no. 7631-86-9) will be 2811.22.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals: Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals: Silicon dioxide: Other.
Full text
N233121 October 4, 2012 CLA-2-28:OT:RR:NC:2:236 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2811.22.5000 M. Andrew Gray W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn. 7500 Grace Drive Columbia, MD 21044 RE: The tariff classification of synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide (CAS no. 7631-86-9) from Germany Dear Mr. Gray: In your ruling request dated September 5, 2012, on behalf of W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn., you requested a tariff classification ruling on two grades of synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide (CAS no. 7631-86-9). A sample of each product has been submitted for review and will be returned. Both products are described as white, odorless, powders. The submitted documentation further indicates that the products at issue are amorphous silicon dioxides, chemically prepared. The applicable subheading for both grades of synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide (CAS no. 7631-86-9) will be 2811.22.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals: Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals: Silicon dioxide: Other. The general rate of duty will be free. This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which are administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Information on the TSCA can be obtained by contacting the EPA at 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail Code 70480, Washington, D.C., by telephone at (202) 554-1404, or by visiting their website at www.epa.gov. 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 Nuccio Fera at (646) 733-3034. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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