The tariff classification of Bicine, CAS # 150-25-4, imported in bulk form, from India

NY J81666 April 25, 2003 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 J81666 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2922.50.5000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Bicine, CAS # 150-25-4, imported in bulk form, from India Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated February 27, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Bicine, is a nonaromatic amino compound with an oxygen function (alcohol) indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for Bicine, also known as N,N-Bis-2-hydroxyethyl)glycine, will be 2922.50.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Oxygen-function compounds: Amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function: 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