The tariff classification of 2-ethyl-2(hydroxymethyl)-1,3propandiol esters with oleic acid from Spain.

NY 862652 May 20, 1991 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:235 862652 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2916.15.5000 or 3823.90.4020 Mr. George G. Mills Controller Chandler Chemicals Suite 311, First Coast Plaza 1890 South 14th Street Amelia Island, Florida 32034 RE: The tariff classification of 2-ethyl-2(hydroxymethyl)-1,3 propandiol esters with oleic acid from Spain. Dear Mr. Mills: In your letter dated April 18, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for this product, if the oleic acid used to manufacture this product was greater than 85% pure, will be 2916.15.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for salts and esters of oleic acid. The rate of duty will be 4.4 percent ad valorem. If the oleic acid used in the manufacture is less than 85% pure, the product is classifiable in subheading 3823.90.4020 (HTS). The duty applicable to this subheading is 4.6 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 been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport