The tariff classification of L-Valinol (CAS # 2026-48-4) from Japan

NY D88815 March 19, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D88815 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.:2922.19.9500 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537 RE: The tariff classification of L-Valinol (CAS # 2026-48-4) from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated February 23, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. L-Valinol is a nonaromatic amino alcohol used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for L-Valinol, also known as (S)-2-Amino-3-methyl-1-butanol, will be 2922.19.9500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amino-alcohols, their ethers and esters, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; salts thereof: Other: Other..... The rate of duty will be 6.5 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