The tariff classification of BOC-L-Alanine, CAS # 15761-38-3, imported in bulk form, from China

NY I87993 November 5, 2002 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 I87993 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-Alanine, CAS # 15761-38-3, imported in bulk form, from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated October 23, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, BOC-L-Alanine, is a nonaromatic, acyclic, carboxyamide-function compound indicated for use a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for BOC-L-Alanine, also known as L-Alanine, N-[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]- will be 2924.19.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxyamide-function; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid: Acyclic amides (including acyclic 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