CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:240 811051
Alice M. Sakosits
S S T Corporation
635 Brighton Road (P.O. Box 1649)
Clifton, New Jersey 07015-1649
RE: The tariff classification of Taurine (CAS # 107-35-7) from Korea
Dear Ms. Sakosits:
In your letter dated May 31, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable HTS subheading for Taurine (CAS # 107-35-7)
also known as 2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid will be 2921.19.6000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for acyclic monoamines and their derivatives; salts
thereof: other: other: other. The duty rate will be 7.6 percent
ad valorem. Pursuant to General Note 13 to the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule, this product will be free of duty.
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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought
to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport