CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:240 814357

Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537

RE: The tariff classification of Malonic acid from Japan Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated August 23, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable HTS subheading for Malonic acid will be 2917.19.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for malonic acid. The rate will be duty free. 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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.

Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport