The tariff classification of Bromo acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, CAS # 7252-83-7, imported in bulk form, from Japan

NY H89109 March 26, 2002 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 H89109 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2911.00.5000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Bromo acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, CAS # 7252-83-7, imported in bulk form, from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated February 1, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Bromo acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, also known as 1,1-Dimethoxy-2-bromoethane, is indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for Bromo acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal will be 2911.00.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Acetals and hemiacetals, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other….. The rate of duty will be 5.3 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