The tariff classification of Ethyl trifluoroaceto acetate (CAS # 372-31-6) from Germany

NY A88192 October 18, 1996 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 A88192 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.30.7000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of Ethyl trifluoroaceto acetate (CAS # 372-31-6) from Germany Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated September 24, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Ethyl trifluoroaceto acetate will be 2918.30.7000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: other: 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-oxobutanoic acid, ethyl ester. The rate of duty will be free. 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