CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:240 806478
Mr. Ralph C. Meola
Rhone-Poulenc
CN 7500
Cranbury, NJ 08512-7500
RE: The tariff classification of Phenylethyl Acetate (CAS # 103-
45-7 from France
Dear Mr. Meola:
In your letter dated January 27, 1995 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for Phenylethyl Acetate (CAS #
103-45-7) will be 2915.39.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for saturated acyclic
monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and
peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or
nitrosated derivatives: esters of acetic acid: other: aromatic:
odoriferous or flavoring compounds: other. The rate of duty will
be 11.3 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport