CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 K83922
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of 2-Bromo isobutyic acid, CAS # 2052-01-9, imported in bulk form, from Japan
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated March 1, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject product, 2-Bromo isobutyic acid, is a halogenated (brominated) nonaromatic saturated, acyclic monocarboxylic acid indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
The applicable subheading for 2-Bromo isobutyric acid, also known as Propanoic acid, 2-bromo-2-methyl-, will be 2915.90.1800, 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: Other: Acids: Other: Other….. The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 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 Stephanie Joseph at 646-733-3268.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division