CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:240 809452
Mr. Bernhard E. Holzapfel
George Uhe Co., Inc.
12 Route 17 North
P.O. Box 970
Paramus, New Jersey 07653-0970
RE: The tariff classification of R-Benzyl-(-)-glycidyl ether
(CAS # 14618-80-5) from Japan
Dear Mr. Holzapfel:
In your letter dated April 5, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for R-Benzyl-(-)-glycidyl ether
(CAS # 14618-80-5) also known as 1-benzyloxy-2,3-epoxypropane
will be 2910.90.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for epoxides, epoxyalcohol,
epoxyphenols and epoxyethers, with a three-membered ring, and
their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives: other: other: aromatic. The rate of duty will be
6.6 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