The tariff classification of Beta-Cyclodextrin (CAS # 7585-39-9) from Japan

NY B80145 January 28, 1997 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 B80145 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2940.00.6000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of Beta-Cyclodextrin (CAS # 7585-39-9) from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated November 27, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Beta-Cyclodextrin also known as Betadex will be 2940.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers and sugar esters, and their salts, other than products of heading 2937, 2938 or 2936: other. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem. Pursuant to General Note 13 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, this product will be free of duty. 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, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Chief, Special Products Branch National Commodity Specialist Division