CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:N3:140
Mr. Deepan Mody
Jaytick Chemicals Inc.
16000 Barkers Point Ln # 227
Houston, Texas 77079
RE: The tariff classification of 5-Chloro-2-NitroBenzotrifluoride (CAS # 118-83-2) from China
Dear Mr. Mody:
In your letter dated June 29, 2020, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The product is a pure organic chemical compound know as 5-Chloro-2-NitroBenzotrifluoride (CAS # 118-83-2). It is also known as 4-chloro-1-nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene. It is stated to be a chemical raw material.
The applicable subheading for the 5-Chloro-2-NitroBenzotrifluoride (CAS # 118-83-2) will be 2904.99.4700, HTSUS, which provides for “Sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons, whether or not halogenated: Other…Aromatic: Other.” The rate of duty will be 5.5 percent ad valorem.
Pursuant to U.S. Note 20 to Subchapter III, Chapter 99, HTSUS, products of China classified under subheadings 2904.99.4700, HTSUS, unless specifically excluded, are subject to an additional 25 percent ad valorem rate of duty. At the time of importation, you must report the Chapter 99 subheading, i.e., 9903.88.03, in addition to subheadings 2904.99.4700, HTSUS, listed above.
The HTSUS is subject to periodic amendment so you should exercise reasonable care in monitoring the status of goods covered by the Note cited above and the applicable Chapter 99 subheading. For background information regarding the trade remedy initiated pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, you may refer to the relevant parts of the USTR and CBP websites, which are available at https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/tariff-actions and https://www.cbp.gov/trade/remedies/301-certain-products-china respectively.
This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which are administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Information on the TSCA can be obtained by contacting the EPA at 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail Code 70480, Washington, D.C., by telephone at (202) 554-1404, or by visiting their website at www.epa.gov.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current.
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 Paul Hodgkiss at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Steven A. Mack
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division