The tariff classification of S-Phenyl-L-Cysteine (CAS 34317-61-8) from China.

NY G88172 June 1, 2001 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 G88172 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2930.90.2900 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of S-Phenyl-L-Cysteine (CAS 34317-61-8) from China. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated February 28, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling for S-Phenyl-L-Cysteine which you have stated is a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2930.90.2900, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for organo-sulfur compounds: 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 Andrew Stone at 212-637-7063. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division