The tariff classification of Lanthanum Oxide (CAS no. 1312-81-8) from China
Issued March 21, 2014 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2846.90.8090
Headings: 2846
Product description
Your submission describes the product at issue as lanthanum oxide, La2O3, (CAS no. 1312-81-8). Lanthanum Oxide is a rare-earth metal oxide, which you indicate will be imported to be used in the manufacture of catalysts for oil refining. Your suggested classification of 2846.90.2005 is incorrect because lanthanum oxide is a chemical compound, not a mixture.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for lanthanum oxide (CAS no. 1312-81-8) will be 2846.90.8090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium, or of mixtures of these metals: Other: Other: Other: Other.
Full text
N250537 March 21, 2014 CLA-2-28:OT:RR:NC:2:236 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2846.90.8090 Mr. Ram Sukumar Suchint Business 6379 Spinnaker Circle Mississauga, Ontario L5W1Z4 RE: The tariff classification of Lanthanum Oxide (CAS no. 1312-81-8) from China Dear Mr. Sukumar: In your ruling request received February 21, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your submission describes the product at issue as lanthanum oxide, La2O3, (CAS no. 1312-81-8). Lanthanum Oxide is a rare-earth metal oxide, which you indicate will be imported to be used in the manufacture of catalysts for oil refining. Your suggested classification of 2846.90.2005 is incorrect because lanthanum oxide is a chemical compound, not a mixture. The applicable subheading for lanthanum oxide (CAS no. 1312-81-8) will be 2846.90.8090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium, or of mixtures of these metals: Other: Other: Other: Other. The general rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem. 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, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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