CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:239 803493

Mr. Edmund J. Corboy
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

RE: The tariff classification of Trimethylaluminum (CAS No. 75- 24-1) from Germany.

Dear Mr. Corboy:

In your letter dated October 18, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling for trimethylaluminum which is a pharmaceutical intermediate.

The applicable subheading will be 2931.00.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other organo-inorganic compounds: other. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.


Sincerely,

Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport