The tariff classification of 9-Fluoromethanol (FMOC) (CAS # 28920-43-6) from India

NY E85918 December 8, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 E85918 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2915.90.2000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 9-Fluoromethanol (FMOC) (CAS # 28920-43-6) from India Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated August 3, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. 9-Fluoromethanol is an aromatic ester of a halogenated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for 9-Fluoromethanol, also known as 9H-Fluoren-9yl methyl ester of Carbonochloridic acid, will be 2915.90.2000, 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: Aromatic…... The rate of duty will be 8.7 percent ad valorem. The rate of duty in 2000 will be 8.1 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