The tariff classification of N-Benzylglycine (CAS # 17136-36-6) from Germany

NY F89913 September 6, 2000 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 F89913 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2922.49.3000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of N-Benzylglycine (CAS # 17136-36-6) from Germany Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated July 7, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. N-Benzylgylcine, also known as N-(Phenylmethyl)glycine, is an aromatic amino acid compound used as a pharmaceutical compound. The applicable subheading for N-Benzylglycine will be 2922.49.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amino-acids and their esters, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; salts thereof: Other: Aromatic: Other: Other:: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI….. The rate of duty will be 9.3 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