CLA-2:CO:R:C:G 086086 SER
Mr. Edmund Corby
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
9655 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018-5299
RE: Modification of NYRL 843163, classification of meso
diethyl 1-2,5 dibromo adipate
Dear Mr. Corby:
On July 26, 1989, in New York Ruling Letter (NYRL) 843163, a
classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States Annotated (HTSUSA) was given for meso diethyl 1-2,5
dibromo adipate from Japan.
It was stated in that ruling that the applicable subheading
for meso diethyl 1-2,5 dibromo adipate, when derived in whole or
in part from an aromatic hydrocarbon, will be subheading
2917.19.2000, HTSUSA; if the compound is not so manufactured, it
is classifiable in subheading 2917.19.5050, HTSUSA.
Upon further consideration, it has been determined that the
language of the HTSUSA for subheading 2917.19.2000 would provide
for this product regardless of the method of manufacture.
Meso diethyl 1-2,5 dibromo adipate is properly classified in
subheading 2917.19.2000, HTSUSA, which provides for compounds
derived from aromatic hydrocarbons. The rate of duty is 13.5
percent ad valorem.
Sincerely,
John Durant, Director
Commercial Rulings Division