The tariff classification of 4,4’Methylenebis(2-ethylbenzenamine), CAS # 19900-65-3, in bulk form, from China

NY K81039 December 12, 2003 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 K81039 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2921.59.4000 Mr. Jonathan Hupert Biddle Sawyer Corporation 21 Penn Plaza 360 West 31st Street New York, NY 10001 RE: The tariff classification of 4,4’Methylenebis(2-ethylbenzenamine), CAS # 19900-65-3, in bulk form, from China Dear Mr. Hupert: In your letter dated November 10, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, 4,4’Methylenebis(2-ethylbenzenamine), also known as 4,4'-Methylenebis(2-ethylaniline), is an aromatic polyamine indicated for use as a chemical intermediate. The applicable subheading for 4,4’Methylenebis(2-ethylbenzenamine) will be 2921.59.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aromatic polyamines and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI….. The rate of duty will be 7.2 percent ad valorem. The duty rate in 2004 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