The tariff classification of (S)-4-Chloro-3-hydroxybutanoic acid ethyl ester (CAS # 90866-33-4) from Germany

NY D87463 February 16, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D87463 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2918.19.9000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of (S)-4-Chloro-3-hydroxybutanoic acid ethyl ester (CAS # 90866-33-4) from Germany Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated January 20, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for (S)-4-Chloro-3-hydroxybutanoic acid ethyl ester, also known as (3R)-4-Chloro-3-hydroxybutanoic acid, ethyl ester, will be 2918.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: Other..... The rate of duty will be 4 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 212-637-7066. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division