The tariff classification of Hydroquinone (Photo Grade), CAS#123-31-9, from China

NY I88417 November 19, 2002 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:SP:236 I88417 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2907.22.1000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Hydroquinone (Photo Grade), CAS#123-31-9, from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated October 31, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by your company representative, the product will be imported in bulk. The applicable subheading for the Hydroquinone (Photo Grade) will be 2907.22.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Phenols; phenol-alcohols: Hydroquinone (Quinol) and its salts: Photographic grade. The rate of duty will be 5.5 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 Deborah Walsh at 646-733-3034. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division