The tariff classification of BOC-L-Leucine, CAS 13139-15-6 from Italy

NY I83590 July 25, 2002 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 I83590 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2924.19.8000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of BOC-L-Leucine, CAS 13139-15-6 from Italy Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated July 2, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling. BOC-L-Leucine, CAS 13139-15-6, also known as L-Leucine, N-[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]- and N-Carboxy-L-leucine N-tert-butyl ester, is a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate The applicable subheading for BOC-L-Leucine will be 2924.19.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid: Acyclic amides (including carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: 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