CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C83140
Ms. Deborah A. Starr
Jeen International Corporation
8 Peckman Road
P.O. Box 157
Little Falls, NJ 07424-1631
RE: The tariff classification of Methyl Paraben (CAS # 99-76-3)
and Propyl Paraben (CAS # 94-13-3) from India
Dear Ms. Starr:
In your letter dated December 19, 1997, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for Methyl Paraben, also known as
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, and Propyl Paraben, also
known as 4-Hydroxybenzoic propyl ester, will be 2918.29.7500,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for carboxylic acids with phenol funtion but without
other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides,
peroxyacids and their derivatives: other: other: other. The rate
of duty will be 2.2 cents per kilogram plus 13.3 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,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division