The tariff classification of d-Threo-(-)-2-amino-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,3-propanediol (CAS # 716-61-0) from China

NY E83356 August 11, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 E83356 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2922.19.2000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of d-Threo-(-)-2-amino-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,3-propanediol (CAS # 716-61-0) from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated May 24, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. d-Threo-(-)-2-amino-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,3-propanediol is an aromatic amino-alcohol which can be used as a chemical or biological intermediate. The applicable subheading for d-Threo-(-)-2-amino-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,3-propanediol, also known as [R-(R*,R*)]-2-amino-1-(4-nitropheny)-1,3-propanediol, will be 2922.19.2000, 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: Aromatic: Other: 1-(p-Nitrophenyl)-2-amino-1,3-propanediol….. 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 Stephanie Joseph at 212-637-7066. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division