The tariff classification of Propylene glycol diacetate (CAS # 623-84-7) from Japan

NY C80189 October 28, 1997 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C80189 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2915.39.4700 Ms. Joan von Doehren Interchem Corporation 120 Route 17 North P.O. Box 1579 Paramus, New Jersey 07653-1579 RE: The tariff classification of Propylene glycol diacetate (CAS # 623-84-7) from Japan Dear Ms. von Doehren: In your letter dated September 22, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for Propylene glycol diacetate, also known as 1,2-Propanediol, diacetate, will be 2915.39.4700, 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: esters of acetic acid: other: other: other: acetates of polyhydric alcohols or of polyhydric alcohol ethers. The rate of duty will be 10.3 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, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division