Modification of NYRL 843163, classification of meso diethyl 1-2,5 dibromo adipate

HQ 086086 March 26, 1990 CLA-2:CO:R:C:G 086086 SER CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2917.19.2000 Mr. Edmund Corby Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 9655 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Rosemont, IL 60018-5299 RE: Modification of NYRL 843163, classification of meso diethyl 1-2,5 dibromo adipate Dear Mr. Corby: On July 26, 1989, in New York Ruling Letter (NYRL) 843163, a classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA) was given for meso diethyl 1-2,5 dibromo adipate from Japan. It was stated in that ruling that the applicable subheading for meso diethyl 1-2,5 dibromo adipate, when derived in whole or in part from an aromatic hydrocarbon, will be subheading 2917.19.2000, HTSUSA; if the compound is not so manufactured, it is classifiable in subheading 2917.19.5050, HTSUSA. Upon further consideration, it has been determined that the language of the HTSUSA for subheading 2917.19.2000 would provide for this product regardless of the method of manufacture. Meso diethyl 1-2,5 dibromo adipate is properly classified in subheading 2917.19.2000, HTSUSA, which provides for compounds derived from aromatic hydrocarbons. The rate of duty is 13.5 percent ad valorem. Sincerely, John Durant, Director Commercial Rulings Division