The tariff classification of 2-Ethylhexanoic acid (CAS # 149-57-5) from Sweden

NY B80851 February 13, 1997 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 B80851 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2915.90.1800 Ms. Martha A. Pierce Monsanto Company 800 N. Lindbergh Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63167 RE: The tariff classification of 2-Ethylhexanoic acid (CAS # 149-57-5) from Sweden Dear Ms. Pierce: In your letter dated December 17, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for 2-Ethylhexanoic acid will be 2915.90.1800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other: acids: other: 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 Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Chief, Special Products Branch National Commodity Specialist Division