The tariff classification of Diethyl acetamidomalonate, CAS # 1068-90-2, imported in bulk form, from Switzerland

NY I89629 January 29, 2003 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 I89629 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 Diethyl acetamidomalonate, CAS # 1068-90-2, imported in bulk form, from Switzerland Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated December 19, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Diethyl acetamidomalonate, is an ester of an acyclic amide indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for Diethyl acetamidomalonate 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 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