CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 851506
Ms. Alice M. White
S.S.T. Corporation
P.O.Box 1649
Clifton, NJ 07015-1649
RE: The tariff classification of para-methylmercaptobenzaldehyde
from Italy and 4-tert-butylpyrocatechol from Japan.
Dear Ms. White:
In your letter dated April 9, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for para-
methylmercaptobenzaldehyde (CAS# 3446-89-7) will be 2930.90.2000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other aromatic organo-sulfur compounds. The rate of
duty will be 6.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for 4-tert-butylpyrocatechol (CAS#
98-29-3) will be 2907.29.5000, HTS, which provides for other
polyphenols. The rate of duty will be 7.2 percent ad valorem.
These products may be subject to the regulations of the Food
and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers
Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (202) 443-
3380.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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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