The tariff classification of Ethyl Proxitol, CAS # 1569-02-4, imported in bulk form, from the United Kingdom

NY I83074 July 29, 2002 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 I83074 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2909.49.6000 Mr. Joseph Veiga Ashland Incorporated P.O. Box 2219 Columbus, OH 43216 RE: The tariff classification of Ethyl Proxitol, CAS # 1569-02-4, imported in bulk form, from the United Kingdom Dear Mr. Veiga: In your letter dated May 30, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Ethyl Proxitol, is an ether alcohol indicated for use as an industrial solvent. The applicable subheading for Ethyl Proxitol, also known as 1-Ethoxy-2-propanol, will be 2909.49.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other: Other….. The rate of duty will be 6.9 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