The tariff classification of Glycinamide Hydrochloride (CAS # 1668-10-6) from Italy

NY G85131 January 25, 2001 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 G85131 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 Glycinamide Hydrochloride (CAS # 1668-10-6) from Italy Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated November 27, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Glycinamide hydrochloride, also known as 2-Aminoacetamide monohydrochloride, is a salt of a nonaromatic, acyclic carboxyamide function compound used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for Glycinamide Hcl 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 acyclic 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