The tariff classification of Chelidamic acid (CAS 138-60-3), imported in bulk form, from Hungary

NY M87086 October 17, 2006 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 M87086 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2933.39.6190 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Chelidamic acid (CAS 138-60-3), imported in bulk form, from Hungary Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated September 12, 2006 you requested a tariff classification ruling for Chelidamic acid, also known as 1,4-Dihydro-4-oxo-2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid, which you have stated will be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading will be 2933.39.6190, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), 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: 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