The tariff classification of 2-Anthraquinone Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt (CAS 131-08-8) from the United Kingdom.

NY G86798 April 20, 2001 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 G86798 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2914.70.4000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 2-Anthraquinone Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt (CAS 131-08-8) from the United Kingdom. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated January 26, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 2-Anthraquinone Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt (Chemical Name - 2-Anthracenesulfonic acid, 9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxo-, sodium salt) which you have stated is a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2914.70.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives: aromatic: other. The rate of duty will be 7.2 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 (212) 637-7063. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski, Director National Commodity Specialist Division