The tariff classification of 1-(Benzyloxy)-3-chloropropane, CAS No. 26420-79-1, from Belgium

N170378 June 24, 2011 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:2:240 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2909.30.4000 Ms. Robyn Addabbo Interchem Corporation 120 Route 17 North P.O. Box 1579 Paramus, New Jersey 07652-1579 RE: The tariff classification of 1-(Benzyloxy)-3-chloropropane, CAS No. 26420-79-1, from Belgium Dear Ms Addabbo: In your letter dated June 6, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, 1-(Benzyloxy)-3-chloropropane, is a halogenated, aromatic ether. The compound, also known as Benzyl 3-chloropropyl ether, is indicated for use as a chemical intermediate. The applicable subheading for 1-(Benzyloxy)-3-chloropropane will be 2909.30.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. 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