The tariff classification of 2-Heptanol (CAS # 543-49-7) from Germany

NY D84233 November 27, 1998 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D84233 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2905.19.0050 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of 2-Heptanol (CAS # 543-49-7) from Germany Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated October 21, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. 2-Heptanol is an acyclic, saturated, monohydric alcohol which can be used as a solvent for resins or as a frothing agent. The applicable subheading for 2-Heptanol will be 2905.19.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Saturated monohydric alcohols: Other..... 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 Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division