The tariff classification of Allyl chloroglyoxylate, CAS No. 74503-07-4, from France

N042117 December 8, 2008 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:2:240 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2917.19.7050 Ms. Robyn Addabbo Interchem Corporation 120 Route 17 North P.O. Box 1579 Paramus, New Jersey 07652-1579 RE: The tariff classification of Allyl chloroglyoxylate, CAS No. 74503-07-4, from France Dear Ms. Addabbo: In your letter dated October 7, 2008 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Allyl chloroglyoxylate, also known as Acetic acid, 2-chloro-2-oxo-, 2-propen-1-yl ester, is an ester of an acyclic polycarboxylic acid halide. Allyl chloroglyoxylate, imported in bulk, is indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The applicable subheading for Allyl chloroglyoxylate will be 2917.19.7050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other: Other: Other… Other. The rate of duty will be 4 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