The tariff classification of Methane Sulfonic Acid (CAS 75-75-2) from Japan.

NY A88896 November 4, 1996 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 A88896 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2904.10.5000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Methane Sulfonic Acid (CAS 75-75-2) from Japan. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated October 16, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Methane Sulfonic Acid which you have stated is a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2904.10.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons, whether or not halogenated: derivatives containing only sulfo groups, their salts and ethyl esters: other. The rate of duty will be 4.2 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 Thomas Brady at 212-466-5747. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division