The tariff classification of EuroVanillin Aromatic, CAS 121-32-4, from Norway

N005252 January 22, 2007 CLA-2-29:RR:E:NC:2:240 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2912.42.0000 Mr. Bob W. Forbes ROE Logistics 660 Bridge Street Montreal, Quebec Canada H3K 3K9 RE: The tariff classification of EuroVanillin Aromatic, CAS 121-32-4, from Norway Dear Mr. Forbes: In your letter dated January 10, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Barry Callebaut Canada. EuroVanillin Aromatic, imported in 25-kilo boxes, is used in the manufacture of confectionary products. EuroVanillin Aromatic is composed of ethylvanillin, CAS 121-32-4, also known as 3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde. The applicable subheading for EuroVanillin Aromatic will be 2912.42.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function: cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde: Aldehyde-ethers, aldehydes-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function: Ethylvanillin (3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde). 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 Stephanie Joseph at 646-733-3268. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division