The tariff classification of Boc-L-Methionine (CAS 2488-15-5), imported in bulk form, from Italy

N008079 March 28, 2007 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2930.90.9190 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of Boc-L-Methionine (CAS 2488-15-5), imported in bulk form, from Italy Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated February 8, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Boc-L-Methionine, also known as tert-Butyloxycarbonyl-L-methionine, which you have stated will be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.     The applicable subheading will be 2930.90.9190, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for organo-sulfur compounds: other. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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