The tariff classification of 5-Nitroiosphthalic acid (CAS # 618-88-2) from Germany

NY 800340 July 28, 1994 CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:240 800340 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2917.39.5000 Mr. Edmund J. Corboy Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of 5-Nitroiosphthalic acid (CAS # 618-88-2) from Germany Dear Mr. Corboy: In your letter dated July 14, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable HTS subheading for 5-Nitroisophthalic (CAS # 618-88-2) will be 2917.39.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives. The duty rate will be 20 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have already been filed, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport