The tariff classification of 5-Nitroisophthalic acid dimethyl ester (CAS # 13290-96-5) from England

NY A85621 August 26, 1996 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:240 A85621 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2917.39.7000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of 5-Nitroisophthalic acid dimethyl ester (CAS # 13290-96-5) from England Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated July 2, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for 5-Nitroisophthalic acid dimethyl ester also known as Dimethyl 5-nitro-1,3-benzenedicarboxylate will be 2917.39.7000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: other: other: other: other. The rate of duty will be 17.3 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