NY 854965
Aug 9 1990
CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:235 854965
Mr. Edmund J. Corboy
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
9655 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5299
RE: The tariff classification of malonic acid dimethyl ester
(CAS # 108-59-8) from Japan.
Dear Mr. Corboy:
In your letter dated July 27, 1990 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for malonic acid dimethyl ester
(CAS # 108-59-8), when produced in the manner depicted in the
flow chart submitted, will be 2917.19.5050, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for non-
aromatic carboxylic acids. The rate of duty will be 4 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