CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 G83418
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of Cyclopentene oxide, CAS 285-67-6 from Japan
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated October 12, 2000 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Cyclopentene oxide, CAS 285-67-6, a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate, is an epoxide also known as 6-Oxabicyclo [3.1.0] hexane.
The applicable subheading for Cyclopentene oxide will be 2910.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers, with a three-membered ring, and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other. The rate of duty will be 4.8 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 212-637-7066.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division