The tariff classification of 2,6-dichlorotoluene (DCT) (CAS#118-69-4) from Japan.

NY 890510 September 30, 1993 CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:239 890510 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2903.69.6000 Mr. Edmund J. Corboy Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 9655 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Rosemont, IL 60018-5299 RE: The tariff classification of 2,6-dichlorotoluene (DCT) (CAS# 118-69-4) from Japan. Dear Mr. Corboy: In your letter dated September 13, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for 2,6-dichlorotoluene will be 2903.69.6000 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons. The rate of duty will be 9.1 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