The tariff classification of Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (CAS 114040-31-2) from Japan.

NY C82694 December 19, 1997 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 C82694 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2932.29.5050 Mr. David A. Eisen Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C. One Astor Plaza 1515 Broadway New York, NY 10036-8901 RE: The tariff classification of Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (CAS 114040-31-2) from Japan. Dear Mr. Eisen: In your letter dated December 11, 1997, on behalf of your client Avon Products, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling for Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Chemical Name - L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate Magnesium Salt Tetrahydrate) which you have stated is used in the manufacture of cosmetics. The applicable subheading will be 2932.29.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only: lactones: other. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division