CLA-2-28:S:N:N7:236 804245
Mr Michael B. Marogil
Licensed Officer
NNR Aircargo Service (USA) Inc.
765 Dillion Drive
Wood Dale, Illinois 60191-1272
RE: The tariff classification of Tokawhisker Grades TWS-100; TWS-
200; and TWS-400 (Silicon Carbide Whiskers) from Japan.
Dear Mr Marogil:
In your letter dated November 10, 1994, on behalf of your
client Tokai Carbon America Inc, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The prospective import, Tokawhisker Grades, TWS-100; TWS-200;
and TWS-400 are whiskers used as reinforcing agents in composite
material. These grades are 98% to 99% silicon carbide.
The applicable subheading for the Tokawhisker Grades TWS-100;
TWS-200; and TWS-400 will be 2849.20.2000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carbides,
whether or not chemically defined:...Of silicon:... In grains, or
ground, pulverized or refined. The rate of duty will be 0.7 cents
per kilograms.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport