The tariff classification of 2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate (CAS #17341-93-4) from Germany

NY E85042 October 1, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 E85042 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2915.90.5000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate (CAS #17341-93-4) from Germany Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated July 15, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. 2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate is a halogenated ester derivative of a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid halide used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for 2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate, also known as Carbonochloridic acid, 2,2,2-trichloroethyl ester, 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