The tariff classification of Mercaptosuccinic Acid (CAS 70-49-5) from China.

NY H89087 April 16, 2002 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 H89087 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2930.90.4920 Mr. Joseph Chivini Austin Chemical Company 1565 Barclay Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Mercaptosuccinic Acid (CAS 70-49-5) from China. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated February 1, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Mercaptosuccinic Acid which you have stated will be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2930.90.4920, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for organo-sulfur compounds: other. The rate of duty will be 4.2 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 at 646-733-3032. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski, Director National Commodity Specialist Division