CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 K89877
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of 4-Aminobutyric acid, CAS # 56-12-2, imported in bulk form, from China
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated September 22, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject product, 4-Aminobutyric acid, is a nonaromatic amino acid indicated for use a pharmaceutical intermediate.
The applicable subheading for 4-Amino, also known as Butanoic acid, 4-amino-, will be 2922.49.4050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof: Other: Other: Amimo acids….. Other…. The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad valorem. Pursuant to General Note 13 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, this product will be free of duty.
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