CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 F82361
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of S-Carboxymethyl-L-Cysteine (CAS 638-23-3) from France.
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated January 21, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling for S-Carboxymethyl-L-Cysteine (Chemical Name - Carbocisteine) which you have stated is a chemical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form.
The applicable subheading will be 2930.90.4950, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for organo-sulfur compounds: other. Pursuant to General Note 13 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule this product is free of duty.
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 Andrew Stone at 212-637-7063.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division