CLA-2-28:S:N:N7:235 882873

Mr. Jerry A. Ward
President
Chippenham Corporation
800 Wilcrest, Suite 220
Houston, Texas 77042

RE: The tariff classification of sodium metabisulfite (CAS no 7681-57-4) from England.

Dear Mr. Mohn:

In your letter dated February 1, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The applicable subheading for the product described above will be 2832.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sodium sulfite. The rate of duty will be 1.5 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