The tariff classification of 2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl chloride, CAS # 4659-45-4, imported in bulk form, from China

NY I80391 May 2, 2002 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 I80391 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2916.39.4500 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl chloride, CAS # 4659-45-4, imported in bulk form, from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated April 2, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, 2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl chloride, is indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for 2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl chloride will be 2916.39.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI…… The rate of duty will be 7.9 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