The tariff classification of 4-Nitrotoluene (CAS 99-99-0) from Japan.

NY E81268 May 7, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 E81268 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2904.20.1000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 4-Nitrotoluene (CAS 99-99-0) from Japan. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated April 8, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 4-Nitrotoluene which you have stated is a chemical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading for P-Nitrotoluene will be 2904.20.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons, whether or not halogenated: derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups. The rate of duty will be 5.8 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 Thomas Brady at 212-637-7063. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division