CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 B83469
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of 6-Chlorohexanoic acid (CAS #
4224-62-8) from Japan
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated March 14, 1997, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for 6-Chlorohexanoic acid will be
2915.90.1800, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids
and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their
halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives:
other: acids: other: other. The rate of duty will be 4.2
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 212-466-5768.
Sincerely,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Chief, Special Products Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division