The tariff classification of 2,6-Dichloro-5-Fluoronicotinic Acid (CAS 82671-06-5) from China.

NY E83651 July 21, 1999 LA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 E83651 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.39.6100 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 2,6-Dichloro-5-Fluoronicotinic Acid (CAS 82671-06-5) from China. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated June 17, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 2,6-Dichloro-5-Fluoronicotinic Acid (Chemical Name - 2,6-Dichloro-5-Fluoro-3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid) which you have stated is a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2933.39.6100, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only; compounds containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure: other. The rate of duty will be 10 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 Andrew Stone 212-637-7063. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division