The tariff classification of 3-(4-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-[1,2,4]Thiadiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester from France.

NY L81009 February 7, 2005 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 L81009 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2934.99.4400 Mr. Joseph Chivini Austin Chemical Company 1565 Barclay Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 3-(4-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-[1,2,4]Thiadiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester from France. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated November 17, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 3-(4-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-[1,2,4]Thiadiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester which you have stated will be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form. The applicable subheading will be 2934.99.4400, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other aromatic heterocyclic compounds. The rate of duty 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 Andrew Stone at 646-733-3032. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division