CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C86663

Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537

RE: The tariff classification of Tetrabutylammonium iodide (CAS # 311-28-4) from France

Dear Mr. Chivini:

In your letter dated April 9, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The applicable subheading for Tetrabutylammonium iodide, also known as N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium iodide, will be 2923.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids: Other..... The rate of duty will be 6.2 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