CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D80163
Mr. Gunars Dzenzis
Allchem Industries
6010 NW First Place
Gainesville, Fl 32607
RE: The tariff classification Benzoic Acid, CAS 65-85-0 from China
Dear Mr. Dzenis:
In your letter dated July 6, 1998 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The applicable subheading for Benzoic acid, CAS 65-85-0 will be
2916.31.1505, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for Benzoic acid. The rate of duty will be 6.8 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