The tariff classification of 2-(2-Chloroethoxy)ethanol (CAS # 628-89-7) from Japan

NY G85162 March 23, 2001 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 G85162 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2909.49.6000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 2-(2-Chloroethoxy)ethanol (CAS # 628-89-7) from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated November 27, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. 2-(2-Chloroethoxy)ethanol is a nonaromatic halogenated ether-alcohol used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for 2-(2-Chloroethoxy)ethanol, also known as Ethylene glycol mono(2-chloroethyl)ether, will be 2909.49.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other: Other….. The rate of duty will be 7.5 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