The tariff classification of Acetyl chloride, CAS 75-36-5 from England

NY F86324 May 1, 2000 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 F86324 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2915.90.5000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Acetyl chloride, CAS 75-36-5 from England Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated April 17, 2000 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Acetyl chloride, CAS 75-36-5, also known as Ethanoyl chloride, is a bulk chemical intermediate. The applicable subheading for Acetyl chloride will be 2915.90.5000, 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: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.8 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