The tariff classification of P-Toluic acid (CAS # 99-94-5) from China

NY A83337 May 21, 1996 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:240 A83337 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2916.39.7500 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of P-Toluic acid (CAS # 99-94-5) from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated May 2, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for P-Toluic acid will be 2916.39.7500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other aromatic momocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives. The rate of duty will be 3 cents per kilogram plus 15.6 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