The tariff classification of 3-Methyl-2-Thiophenecarboxylic Acid Chloride (CAS 61341-26-2) from India.

NY E85070 October 1, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 E85070 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2934.90.9000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 3-Methyl-2-Thiophenecarboxylic Acid Chloride (CAS 61341-26-2) from India. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated July 15, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 3-Methyl-2-Thiophenecarboxylic Acid Chloride (Chemical Name - 3-Methyl-2-Thiophenecarbonyl Chloride) which you have stated is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2934.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other heterocyclic compounds. 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 Andrew Stone at 212-637-7063. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division