CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D80873
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of Benzyl Benzoate (CAS # 120-51-
4) from Japan
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated July 30, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The applicable subheading for Benzyl Benzoate, also known as Benzoic acid,
phenylmethyl ester, will be 2916.31.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for Aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their
anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Benzoic acid,
its salts and esters: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.S. note
3 to section VI..... The rate of duty will be 10.7 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