CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 K87452

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

RE: The tariff classification of 5-Nitrosalicylaldehyde, CAS # 97-51-8, imported in bulk form, from Japan

Dear Mr. Chivini:

In your letter dated June 14, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The subject product, 5-Nitrosalicylaldehyde, is a nitrated derivative of Salicylaldehyde indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

The applicable subheading for 5-Nitrosalicylaldehyde, also known as Benzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-5-nitro-, will be 2913.00.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of products of heading 2912: Aromatic: Other….. The rate of duty will be 5.5 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