The tariff classification of Picolinic Acid (CAS 98-98-6) from China.

NY L88660 December 12, 2005 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 L88660 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.39.2000 Mr. Joseph Chivini Austin Chemical Company 1565 Barclay Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Picolinic Acid (CAS 98-98-6) from China. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated November 8, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Picolinic Acid which you have stated will be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading will be 2933.39.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: compounds containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure: other. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem.   Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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