The tariff classification of 5-nitrothiophene-2-carboxylicacid (CAS# 6317-37-9) from France.

NY 876405 July 28, 1992 CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 876405 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2934.90.5000 Mr. Edmund J. Corboy Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 9655 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Rosemont, IL 60018-5299 RE: The tariff classification of 5-nitrothiophene-2-carboxylic acid (CAS# 6317-37-9) from France. Dear Mr. Corboy: In your letter dated July 9, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for 5-nitrothiophene-2-carboxylic acid will be 2934.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other heterocyclic compounds. The rate of duty will be 7.9 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