The tariff classification of D-Tryptophan Methyl Ester HCL (CAS 14907-27-8) from Italy.

NY D83163 December 9, 1998 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 D83163 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.90.7900 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of D-Tryptophan Methyl Ester HCL (CAS 14907-27-8) from Italy. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated September 28, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling for D-Tryptophan Methyl Ester HCL (Chemical Name - Methyl Ester of D-Tryptophan, Monohydrochloride) which you have stated is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2933.90.7900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other aromatic heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The rate of duty will be 10.7 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