HQ 086037: Modification of New York Ruling Letter 842107; Tri-Ethane

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                         HQ 086037

                       March 22, 1990

CLA-2:CO:R:C:G 086037 SER

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3814.00.5000

Mr. F. H. Moulton
PPG Industries, Inc.
One PPG Place
Pittsburgh, PA  15272

RE:  Modification of New York Ruling Letter 842107; Tri-Ethane

Dear Mr. Moulton:

     This is in reference to your request of June 2, 1989, for
the classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States Annotated (HTSUSA) of Tri-Ethane 348, 368 and 377
from West Germany, Great Britain or France.  In the New York
Ruling Letter (NYRL) 842107, dated July 5, 1989, the merchandise
at issue was classified under subheading 3823.90.5050, HTSUSA,
which provides for chemical mixtures not elsewhere provided.

     Tri-Ethane 348, 368 and 377 are all chemical mixtures of
1,1,1, trichloroethane with stabilizers which enhance their end
use.  These products are similar to a product called Genklene,
which was the subject of a New York Ruling Letter 838785, dated
April 5, 1989.  In that ruling Genklene was classified under
subheading 3814.00.5000, HTSUSA.  In light of that New York
Ruling Letter, it is Customs position that the proper
classification of Tri-Ethane 348, 368 and 377 is more
specifically provided for under subheading 3814.00.5000, HTSUSA,
which provides for other composite solvents and thinners, not
elsewhere specified or included.  The rate of duty is 6 percent
ad valorem.

     Ruling 842107 is hereby amended.

                                   Sincerely,



                                   John Durant, Director
                                   Commercial Rulings Division


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