The tariff classification of Benzylchloride (CAS 100-44-7) from China.

NY L80127 October 26, 2004 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 L80127 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2903.69.2000 Mr. Joseph Chivini Austin Chemical Company 1565 Barclay Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Benzylchloride (CAS 100-44-7) from China. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated September 28, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Benzylchloride which you have stated will be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading for Benzyl Chloride, also known as (Chloromethyl) benzene, will be 2903.69.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons: other: benzyl chloride. 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 Andrew Stone at 646-733-3032. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division