The tariff classification of Pantrofina OLV from Italy.

NY G89924 July 13, 2001 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 G89924 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2901.29.5000 Ms. Susan Russo Gallard-Schlesinger Industries, Inc. 777 Zeckendorf Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 RE: The tariff classification of Pantrofina OLV from Italy. Dear Ms. Russo: In your letter dated April 5, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Pantrofina OLV which you have stated is a chemical intermediate used in cosmetics. The product is 99% squalene, which is an unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbon. The applicable subheading will be 2901.29.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated: other. This provision is free of duty. 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