The tariff classification of Lopoic Acid (CAS 62-46-4) from China.

NY G81649 January 18, 2001 LA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 G81649 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2934.90.9000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Lopoic Acid (CAS 62-46-4) from China. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated August 25, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Lopoic Acid (Chemical Name - 1,2-Dithiolane-3-Pentanoic Acid) which you have stated is a chemical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2934.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other heterocyclic compounds. 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 Andrew Stone at (212) 637-7063. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division