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8762131992-07-21New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of maleic anhydride derived fromnon-aromatic sources from the Republic of South Africa.

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The tariff classification of maleic anhydride derived fromnon-aromatic sources from the Republic of South Africa.

Ruling Text

NY 876213 July 21, 1992 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:235 876213 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2917.14.5000 Ms. Joan Stark P.A.T. Products, Inc. 44 Central Street Bangor, Maine 04401 RE: The tariff classification of maleic anhydride derived from non-aromatic sources from the Republic of South Africa. Dear Ms. Stark: In your letter dated June 29, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for the product described above will be 2917.14.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for maleic anhydride derived from non-aromatic sources. 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