The tariff classification of (R)-(+)-Hydroxysuccinic Acid, CAS 636-61-3, also known as D-Malic Acid from Japan

NY 894216 February 15, 1994 CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:240 894216 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.19.6000 Ms. Alice M. White S.S.T Corporation 635 Brighton Road P.O. Box 1649 Clifton, New Jersey 07015-1649 RE: The tariff classification of (R)-(+)-Hydroxysuccinic Acid, CAS 636-61-3, also known as D-Malic Acid from Japan Dear Ms. White: In your letter dated January 10, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable HTS subheading for (R)-(+)-Hydroxysuccinic Acid, CAS 636-61-3, also known as D-Malic Acid will be 2918.19.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for malic acid. The duty rate will be 4 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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport