BOC TARIFF CIRCULAR NO. 3-95, February 07, 1995

[ BOC TARIFF CIRCULAR NO. 3-95, February 07, 1995 ]

AMERTROL 1123, CATALYSED SULFITE AND DREWGARD 189E

Tariff Heading : 3823.90.90 Rate of Duty : 20%

FINDINGS: Literature was submitted and the following was deduced:

- Amertrol 1123, is a concentrated formulation containing phosphate, sequestrants, polymers and antifoam elements; used to prevent deposits in boilers.

- Catalysed Sulfite, a mixture of sodium sulfite and specially selected catalytic agents, used to prevent corrosion.

- Drewgard 189E, is a composition of Isoquest LT polymer, organic phosporous and zinc, used as a corrosion inhibitor.

RULING:

Based on the aforementioned facts derived from literature presented from which composition was deduced, the above-mentioned being chemical compositions resulting from other inorganic elements thus the above-named chemicals are properly classifiable under HS 3823.90.90 at 20% which provides for, among others, Residual Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, not specified or included in other Headings of the Nomenclature.

Adopted: 7 Feb. 1995

(SGD.) TITUS B. VILLANUEVA Deputy Commissioner