CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:238 A85287
Mr. Ralph C. Meola
Rhone Poulenc
CN 7500
Cranbury, NJ 08512-7500
RE: The tariff classification of Cyclanilide Technical (CAS#
113136-77-9), imported in bulk form, from Germany
Dear Meola:
In your letter dated June 20, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The subject product, Cyclanilide Technical, which has the
Chemical Abstracts name of: 1-(2,4-Dichlorophenylaminocarbonyl)
cyclopropane carboxylic acid, is used as a plant growth
regulator.
The applicable subheading for the subject product, imported
in bulk form, will be 2924.29.4700, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for: "Cyclic amides
(including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts
thereof: Other: Aromatic: Other: Pesticides: Other." The rate of
duty will be 11.6 percent ad valorem.
This merchandise may be subject to the regulations of the
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pesticides and Toxic
Substances. You may contact them at 402 M Street, S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20460, telephone number (202) 554-1404, or EPA
Region II at (908) 321-6669.
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
Cornelius Reilly at 212-466-5770.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division