The tariff classification of a “Lurol Phosphate Blend” from an undisclosed country

N277529 August 16, 2016 CLA-2-34:OT:RR:NC:2:236 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3402.90.5050 Mr. Darren L. Mond Goulston Technologies, Inc. 700 N. Johnson Street Monroe, NC 28110 RE: The tariff classification of a “Lurol Phosphate Blend” from an undisclosed country Dear Mr. Mond: In your ruling request received July 18, 2016, you requested a classification ruling on a “Lurol Phosphate Blend.” You describe the product at issue as a liquid chemical blend containing two alkyl ester salts. Your submission indicates that the “Lurol Phosphate Blend” contains two anionic surface-active agents and is intended to be used to provide lubrication and static protection to synthetic fibers during processing. You have suggested classification under 2919.90.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), however we have found that to be incorrect. The applicable subheading for the “Lurol Phosphate Blend” will be 3402.90.5050, HTSUS, which provides for Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401: 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division