CLA-2-25:RR:NC:2:226 C81155
Mr. Luiz C. Da Silva
Darmex U.S.A., Inc.
8751 W. Broward Blvd.
Suite 404
Plantation, FL 33324
RE: The tariff classification of mica powder from Argentina
Dear Mr. Da Silva:
In your letter dated October 28, 1997, you requested a
tariff classification ruling. A representative sample of the
item was submitted and was sent to our Customs laboratory for
analysis.
You indicated in your letter that the item is a wet-ground
mica paste, in aqueous dispersion. The lab has determined that
the sample, a grey liquid, is an aqueous slurry (approximately 45
percent solids by weight) of mica powder, a natural silicate
mineral.
The applicable subheading for the mica powder will be
2525.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for mica, including splittings; mica waste:
mica powder. The rate of duty will be 0.5 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
Jacob Bunin at 212-466-5796.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division