NY 852071
MAY 15 1990
CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:240 852071
Mr. Edmund J. Corboy
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
9655 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5299
RE: The tariff classification of 2,6-Difluorobenzonitrile, CAS #
1897-52-5 from Japan
Dear Mr. Corboy:
In your letter dated April 27, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable HTS subheading for 2,6-Difluorobenzonitrile,
CAS # 1897-52-5 will be 2926.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for nitrile-function
compounds: aromatic: other: other. The duty rate will be 20
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 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