The tariff classification of 2,2-Dimethoxypropane (CAS # 77-76-9) from India

NY D88193 March 17, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D88193 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2911.00.5000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of 2,2-Dimethoxypropane (CAS # 77-76-9) from India Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated February 9, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. 2,2-Dimethoxypropane, a chemical intermediate, is an acyclic acetal. The applicable subheading for 2,2-Dimethoxypropane will be 2911.00.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Acetals and hemiacetals, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other..... The rate of duty will be 5.3 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 212-637-7066. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division