The tariff classification of D-Serine CAS 312-84-5 from Japan

NY F81179 January 10, 2000 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 F81179 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2922.50.5000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of D-Serine CAS 312-84-5 from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated December 15, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for D-Serine will be 2922.50.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function: Other. 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 Stephanie Joseph at 212-637-7066. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division