CLA-2-28:RR:NC:2:236 A88049

Mr. Joseph J. Chivini

Director of Operations

1565 Barclay Boulevard

Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537

RE: The tariff classification of Zinc Dihydrogen Phosphate from China

Dear Mr. Chivini:

In your letter dated September 18, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The applicable subheading for Zinc Dihydrogen Phosphate will be 2835.29.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites) phosphates and polyphosphates:... Phosphates:... Other... Other. The rate of duty will be 4.1 percent ad valorem.

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 the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist V. Gualario at 212-466-5744.

Sincerely,

Roger J. Silvestri

Director

National Commodity

Specialist Division