The tariff classification of Sodium 2-ethyl hexanoate (CAS # 19766-89-3) from the United Kingdom

NY D88530 March 1, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D88530 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2915.90.5000 Mr. Dennis Brady Pfizer Inc. Corporate Traffic Department 100 Jefferson Road Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 RE: The tariff classification of Sodium 2-ethyl hexanoate (CAS # 19766-89-3) from the United Kingdom Dear Mr. Brady: In your letter dated February 18, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Sodium 2-ethyl hexanoate, also known as 2-Ethyl-hexanoic acid sodium salt, is a salt of a nonaromatic saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. The applicable subheading for Sodium 2-ethyl hexanoate will be 2915.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other: Other..... The rate of duty will be 3.8 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