The tariff classification of 1,2-Dibromo-2-Methylpropane (CAS 594-34-3) from India.

NY L89006 December 19, 2005 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 L89006 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2903.19.6050 Mr. Joseph Chivini Austin Chemical Company 1565 Barclay Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of 1,2-Dibromo-2-Methylpropane (CAS 594-34-3) from India. Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated November 17, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling for 1,2-Dibromo-2-Methylpropane which you have stated will be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading will be 2903.19.6050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons: saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: other. The rate of duty will be 5.5 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