CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 H89109
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of Bromo acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, CAS # 7252-83-7, imported in bulk form, from Japan
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated February 1, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject product, Bromo acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, also known as 1,1-Dimethoxy-2-bromoethane, is indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
The applicable subheading for Bromo acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal will be 2911.00.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Acetals and hemiacetals, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other….. The rate of duty will be 5.3 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 646-733-3268.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division