NY a81273: The tariff classification of Flexible Roof Mortar from the Netherlands

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NY A81273





April 23, 1996



CLA-2-38:RR:NC:FC:239 A81273  



CATEGORY:  Classification



TARIFF NO.: 3824.90.2800



Mr. Martijn Kramer

International Trade Advisor

The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce

in the United States

One Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1420

New York NY 10020



RE:	The tariff classification of Flexible Roof Mortar from the Netherlands



Dear Mr. Kramer:



	In your letter dated February 28, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.



	The two samples you submit are soft spongy materials, each stated to
contain 10% polystyrene, 35% linseed oil, 20% natural fiber, 32% mineral oil and
3% colorant.



	The applicable subheading for the Flexible Roof Mortar will be
3824.90.2800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for prepared binders for foundry molds or cores; chemical products and
preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of
mixtures of natural products),not elsewhere specified or included; residual
products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or
included: Other: Mixtures containing 5 percent or more by weight of one or more
aromatic or modified aromatic substances: Other.  The rate of duty will be 3
cents/ kg plus 12.2 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,







								Roger J. Silvestri

								Director

								National Commodity

								Specialist Division