CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D84026
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 6089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of 3-Chlorobenzaldehyde, CAS 587-04-2 from China
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated October 20, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
3-Chlorobenzaldehyde, CAS 587-04-2 is a pharmaceutical
intermediate imported in bulk. The applicable subheading for 3-Chlorobenzaldehyde will be 2913.00.4000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
Halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of
products of heading 2912: Aromatic: 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