The tariff classification of SIBX (CAS 61717-82-6), imported in bulk form, from France

NY M86150 November 13, 2006 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 M86150 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2931.00.3000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of SIBX (CAS 61717-82-6), imported in bulk form, from France Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated August 9, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling for SIBX which you have stated will be used as a chemical intermediate. The subject product, SIBX, CAS Name: 1,2-Benziodoxol-3 (1H) -one, 1-hydroxy-, 1-oxide, also known as 2-Iodoxybenzoic acid, is an oxidizing and impact explosive material. The applicable subheading will be 2931.00.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for which provides for other organo-inorganic compounds: aromatic: other: products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The rate of duty will be 6.5 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 Richard Dunkel at 646-733-3032. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division