CLA-2-34:S:N:N7:240 883836
Mr. Jose G. Flores
Jose G. Flores
P.O. Box 2695
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00902-2695
RE: The tariff classification of Benzalkonium Chloride (CAS #
8001-54-5) from England
Dear Mr. Flores:
In your letter dated March 4, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of your client, Allergan American
Corp.
A sample of Benzalkonium Chloride was submitted with your
request. This product, a surface active agent, is a mixture of
alkyldimethyl-benzylammonium chlorides. It will be used as a
preservative (biocide) in the manufacture of Opticrom 4%.
The applicable HTS subheading for Benzalkonium Chloride (CAS
#
8001-54-5) will be 3402.12.1000 Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for organic surface-active agents,
whether or not put up for retail sale: cationic: aromatic or
modified aromatic. The duty rate will be 6.6 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 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