CLA-2-27:RR:NC:SP:237 M82923

Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

RE: The tariff classification of mineral oil CAS-8020-83-5 from China.

Dear Mr. Chivini:

In your letter dated April 6, 2006 you requested a tariff classification ruling for mineral oil CAS-8020-83-5.

The applicable subheading for mineral oil CAS-8020-83-5 will be 2710.19.4540, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other white mineral oil. The rate of duty will be 10.5 cents per barrel.

Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.

This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. You may contact them at 402 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460, telephone (202) 554-1404.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with entry documents filed at the time merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Frank Cantone at (646) 733-3038.


Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division