CLA-2-25:S:N:N3:226 878203
Mr. James A. Murphy
American Minerals, Inc.
301 Pigeon Point Road
New Castle, Delaware 19720
RE: The tariff classification of magnesite ore from Greece and
China.
Dear Mr. Murphy:
This is in response to your request for a tariff
classification ruling dated August 20, 1992, and received in this
office September 11, 1992.
The sample which you have submitted is a ground stone which
you state is calcined magnesite feed/fertilizer ore. The Customs
lab has determined that your sample is caustic calcined magnesite.
The provision applicable to the item will be subheading
2519.90.20, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for Natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite); fused
magnesia; dead-burned magnesia: Other: Caustic calcined magnesite.
The rate of duty will be $2.07 per ton.
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