The tariff classification of L-Glutamic acid dimethyl ester hydrochloride, CAS 23150-64-4 from Japan

NY A82021 May 2 1996 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 A82021 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2922.49.8000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of L-Glutamic acid dimethyl ester hydrochloride, CAS 23150-64-4 from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated March 29, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for L-Glutamic acid dimethyl ester hydrochloride, CAS 23150-64-4 will be 2922.49.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other amino-acids and their esters, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; salts thereof. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem. 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