The tariff classification of D-Tartaric acid (CAS # 147-71-7) from Japan

NY 818743 February 1, 1996 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:240 818743 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.12.0000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of D-Tartaric acid (CAS # 147-71-7) from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated January 18, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for D-Tartaric acid will be 2918.12.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: tartaric acid. The rate of duty will be free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 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 Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division