CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 L80788
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of 4-(Tert-butoxycarbonylamino)cyclohexanone, CAS # 179321-49-4, imported in bulk form, from France
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated November 11, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject product, 4-(Tert-butoxycarbonylamino)cyclohexanone, is an ester of a nonaromatic, cyclic carboxyamide-function compound indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
The applicable subheading for 4-(Tert-butoxycarbonylamino)cyclohexanone, also known as Carbamic acid, (4-Oxocyclohexyl)-1,1-dimethylethyl ester, will be 2924.29.9500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: Other: Other….. The rate of duty will be 6.5 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