The tariff classification of (S)-(-)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Carboxylate Potassium Salt (CAS 117205-81-9) from France.

NY I89572 February 7, 2003 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 I89572 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2932.99.9000 Mr. Joseph Chivini Austin Chemical Company 1565 Barclay Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of (S)-(-)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Carboxylate Potassium Salt (CAS 117205-81-9) from France. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated December 10, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling for (S)-(-)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Carboxylate Potassium Salt which you have stated will be used for research and development and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2932.99.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only: other. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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 Andrew Stone at 646-733-3032. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski, Director National Commodity Specialist Division