The tariff classification of BOC-L-isoleucine (CAS # 13139-16-7) from Japan

NY F83836 April 11, 2000 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 F83836 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2924.10.8000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of BOC-L-isoleucine (CAS # 13139-16-7) from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated February 22, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. BOC-L-isoleucine, also known as N-[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]-L-isoleucine, is a nonaromatic acyclic amide compound used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for BOC-L-isoleucine will be 2924.10.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid: Acyclic amides (including carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: 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