CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C89552
Ms. Anita Kuo
Allchem Industries
6010 NW First Place
Gainesville, Florida 32607
RE:: The tariff classification of 1,3-Dimethoxybenzene (CAS #
151-10-0) from Japan
Dear Ms. Kuo:
In your letter dated June 23, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for 1,3-Dimethoxybenzene, also
known as Resorcinol dimethylether, will be 2909.30.2000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for Ethers, ether-alcohol, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides
(whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated,
sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Aromatic ethers
and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives: Other: Odoriferous or flavoring compounds:
Other..... The rate of duty will be 8.4 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