CLA-2-28:S:N:N1:235 860737
Ms. Lily Lee
Cometals, Inc.
One Penn Plaza
New York, N.Y. 10119
RE: The tariff classification of cerium oxide (CAS no 1306-38-
3) from the People's Republic of China.
Dear Ms. Lee:
In your letter dated February 14, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for this compound will be
2846.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for cerium compounds. The rate of duty
will be 7.2 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