The tariff classification of Alpha-acetoxyisobutyryl bromide, CAS #40635-67-4, imported in bulk form, from England

NY J87594 August 20, 2003 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 J87594 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2918.19.9000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Alpha-acetoxyisobutyryl bromide, CAS #40635-67-4, imported in bulk form, from England Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated June 24, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, 2-Acetoxyisobutyryl bromide is an ester of a nonaromatic, acyclic carboxylic acid halide with an additional oxygen function (alcohol) indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.  The applicable subheading for 2-Acetoxyisobutyryl bromide, also known as 2-(Acetoxy)-2-methylpropanoyl bromide, will be 2918.19.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: Other: Other..... The rate of duty will be 4 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