CLA-2-81:RR:NC:1:118 F84817

Ms. Sylvia Perez
M. G. Maher & Company, Inc.
One Canal Place
Suite 2100
New Orleans, LA 70130

RE: The tariff classification of manganese silicon alloy ingots from the Ukraine.

Dear Ms. Perez:

In your letter dated March 21, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You describe the item as manganese silicon alloy, which will be imported in the form of ingots and broken ingots. Its chemical analysis is as follows:

Element Content in Percent Mn 76.60 Si 18.48 C 1.43 P 0.12 S 0.016 Fe 3.15

The applicable subheading for the manganese silicon alloy ingots will be 8111.00.4500, HTS, which provides for manganese and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: other: unwrought manganese. The duty rate will be 14% 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 this 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 Kathy Campanelli at 212-637-7025.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division