The tariff classification of Ethylbromodifluoroacetate, CAS # 667-27-6, imported in bulk form, from Japan

NY I85846 September 20, 2002 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 I85846 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2915.90.5000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Ethylbromodifluoroacetate, CAS # 667-27-6, imported in bulk form, from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated August 5, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Ethylbromodifluoroacetate, is a saturated halogenated acyclic monocarboxylic acid indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for Ethylbromodifluoroacetate, also known as Acetic acid, bromodifluoro-, ethyl ester, will be 2915.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other: Other….. The rate of duty will be 3.8 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