The tariff classification of D-Leucine (CAS # 328-38-1) from Japan

NY E88441 October 21, 1999 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 E88441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2922.49.4050 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of D-Leucine (CAS # 328-38-1) from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated September 27, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for D-Leucine will be 2922.49.4050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Oxygen-function amino-compounds: Amino-acids and their esters, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; salts thereof: Other: Other: Amino acids..... Other..... The rate of duty will be 4.2 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