The tariff classification of 3-Methylanisole, CAS 100-84-5 from China

NY K84433 April 2, 2004 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 K84433 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2909.30.6000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 3-Methylanisole, CAS 100-84-5 from China Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated March 9, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling. 3-Methylanisole, CAS 100-84-5, a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate also known as 1-Methoxy-3-methylbenzene, is an aromatic ether The applicable subheading for 3-Methylanisole, CAS 100-84-5 will be 2909.30.6000 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other: Other. 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