CLA-2-34:S:N:N7:240 883580
Mr. Robert Smith
Toro Sales Inc.
12871 Bathgate Way
Richmond, British Colombia
RE: The tariff classification of Citrosqueeze, Citrogreen and
Citrosolv
from Canada
Dear Mr. Smith:
In your letter dated January 29, 1993, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
Citrosqueeze, imported in 5 gallon bottles and 55 gallon
drums, is used as a cleaning agent for protective garments made
of Nomex and Kevlar. The product contains nonoxynol-9, an
aromatic surface active agent.
Citrosolv is a degreaser used in meat departments, hotel
kitchens and other areas where grease builds up. Citrogreen is
used as a commercial cleaner. The percentage composition be
weight of each component was not provided.
The applicable HTS subheading for Citrosqueeze, when
imported in five gallon bottles, will be 3402.20.1000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
preparations put up for retail sale containing any aromatic
surface active agents. The duty rate will be 6.6 percent ad
valorem. When imported in 55 gallon drums, the applicable HTS
subheading for Citrosqueeze will be 3402.90.3000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
other surface active preparations. The duty rate will be 7.7
percent ad valorem.
Your inquiry does not provide enough information for us to
give a classification ruling on Citrosolv and Citrogreen. Your
request for a classification ruling should include the identity
of the remaining components for a proper consideration of this
request.
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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought
to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport