The tariff classification of Ethyl isocyanoacetate, CAS 2999-46-4 from Japan

NY H87932 March 12, 2002 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 H87932 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2929.90.5000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Ethyl isocyanoacetate, CAS 2999-46-4 from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated you requested a tariff classification ruling. Ethyl isocyanoacetate, CAS 2999-46-4, also known as Isocyanoacetic acid, ethyl ester, is a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for Ethyl isocyanoacetate will be 2929.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Compounds with other nitrogen function: 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 646-733-3268. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division