The tariff classification of L-Glutamic acid (CAS # 56-86-0)) from Italy and Japan

NY A80897 March 11, 1996 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:240 A80897 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2922.42.5000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of L-Glutamic acid (CAS # 56-86-0)) from Italy and Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated February 26, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for L-Glutamic acid will be 2922.42.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for oxygen-function amino-compounds: amino-acids and their esters, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; salts thereof: glutamic acid and its salts: other. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem. Pursuant to General Note 13 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, this product will be free of duty. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division