The tariff classification of D-Glucuronolactone (CAS 32449-92-6) from Japan.

NY F83833 March 14, 2000 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 F83833 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2932.29.5050 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of D-Glucuronolactone (CAS 32449-92-6) from Japan. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated February 24, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling for D-Glucuronolactone which you have stated is a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2932.29.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only: lactones: other. Pursuant to General Note 13 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule this product is free of duty. 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