CLA-2-28:S:N:N1:235 860734

Mr. Edward J. McDade
L. Brueggemann KG
1 Chaple Circle
Broomall, PA. 19008

RE: The tariff classification of sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, (CAS no 149-44-0) from Germany.

Dear Mr. McDade:

In your letter dated February 14, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The applicable subheading for this compound will be 2831.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sulfoxylates. The rate of duty will be 17.5 percent ad valorem.

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