CLA-2-28:S:N:N7:236 880760
Ms. Karen K.Davis
Import Representative
Miles Inc.
Mobay Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9741
RE: The tariff classification of Bayertitan A-X (Titanium Dioxide)
from Germany.
Dear Ms. Davis:
In your letter dated November 23,1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Sample submitted to the United States Customs Laboratory has been
reported out as titanium dioxide (Ti02), which is unmixed) and not surface-
treated.
Explanatory Notes of the Harmonized Tariff Schedules (32.06) (1) pg. 458
indicates that Ti02 which is unmixed and has not been surface-treated is
classified under heading 28.23.
The applicable subheading for the Bayertitan A-X will be 2823.00.0000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
titanium oxides. The duty rate will be 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