The tariff classification of (R)-2-Oxiranylanisole, CAS # 71031-02-2, imported in bulk form, from England

NY K83475 March 17, 2004 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 K83475 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2910.90.2000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of (R)-2-Oxiranylanisole, CAS # 71031-02-2, imported in bulk form, from England Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated January 13, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, (R)-2-Oxiranylanisole, is an aromatic epoxyether indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for (R)-2-Oxiranylanisole, also known as (R)-Phenyl glycidyl ether, will be 2910.90.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers, with a three-membered ring, and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other: Aromatic….. The rate of duty will be 5.5 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