CLA-2-29:N:N2:239 814001
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of Dilauryl Thiopropionate (CAS 693-
36-7) from England.
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated August 18, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for dilauryl thiopropionate (Chemical Name -
3,3'-thiobispropionic acid didodecyl ester) which you have stated
is used as a plastic intermediate.
The applicable subheading will be 2930.90.9050, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
organo-sulfur compounds: other. The rate of duty will be 3.7
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 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 Thomas Brady at 212-466-
5747.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division