The tariff classification of methane sulfonic acid (CAS# 75-75-2) from Japan.

NY 874218 May 19, 1992 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 874218 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2904.10.5000 Mr. Edmund J. Corboy Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 9655 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Rosemont, IL 60018-5299 RE: The tariff classification of methane sulfonic acid (CAS# 75- 75-2) from Japan. Dear Mr. Corboy: In your letter dated April 28, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for methane sulfonic acid will be 2904.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons: derivatives containing only sulfo groups. The rate of duty will be 4.2 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