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NY B83399




June 4, 1997

CLA-2-38:RR:NC:2:239 B83399

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 3812.30.6000

Mr. Donald G. Hampson
Akcros Chemicals
P.O. Box 638
New Brunswick, NJ 08903

RE: The tariff classification of Interlite ZFA-5051 from Japan.

Dear Mr. Hampson:

In your letter dated March 13, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Interlite ZFA-5051 which is used as a heat stabilizer for PVC plastic resins. The product has the following chemical composition:

CAS NUMBER DESCRIPTION WEIGHT %
1592-23-0 Calcium Stearate 23.28
557-05-1 Zinc Stearate 13.49
8445-52-9 1-Phenyl-1,3-Elcosantedione 3.64 126-58-9 Dipentaerythriol 14.58
2082-79-3 Octadecyl-3,5-Bis(1,1-Dimethyl) 2.44 -4-Hydroxyphenyl Proprionate
1314-13-2 Zinc Oxide 4.86
8002-74-2 Paraffin Wax 6.08
14024-63-6 Zinc Bis Acetylacetone 2.44
839-90-7 1,3,5-Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl) 4.86
Diisocyanurate
119-06-2 Di-Tridecyl Phthalate 14.58
9002-88-4 Polyethylene Wax 9.76

The applicable subheading will be 3812.30.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for antioxidizing preparations and other compound stabilizers for rubber or plastics: containing any aromatic or modified aromatic antioxidant or other stabilizers: other. The duty rate will be 2.6 cents per kilo plus 11.5 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 Thomas Brady at (212)466-5747.

Sincerely,

Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Chief, Special Products Branch

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