CLA-2-28:S:N:N1:235 871035
Mr. Wayne Buehrer
Traffic Manager
Tomen America Inc.
444 Market Street, Suite 1000
San Francisco, California 94111
RE: The tariff classification of potassium aluminum sulfate from
Japan.
Dear Mr. Buehrer:
In your letter dated January 29, 1992, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for this chemical will be
2833.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for alums. The rate of duty will be 1.6
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