CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C85793
Ms. Holly A. Kiper
Allchem Industries Inc.
4001 Newberry Road
Gainesville, Florida 32607
RE: The tariff classification of Dimethyl Hydroquinone (CAS #
150-78-7) from India
Dear Ms. Kiper:
In your letter dated March 20, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for Dimethyl Hydroquinone, also
known as 1,4-Dimethoxybenzene, will be 2909.30.6000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or
nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other: Other....... The rate of
duty will be 14.2 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,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division