NY 864762
JUL 17 1991
CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:239 864762
Mr. Ralph C. Meola
Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
CN 5266
Princeton, NJ 08543-5266
RE: The tariff classification of 3-(methylthio) propionaldehyde
and 2- hydroxy-4-(methylthio)-butanoic acid from Spain.
Dear Mr. Meola:
In your letter dated June 24, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for 3-(methylthio) propionaldehyde
(CAS# 3268-49-3) will be 2930.90.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for other organo-
sulfur compounds. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)-
butanoic acid (CAS# 583-91-5) will be 2930.90.4520, HTS, which
provides for other organo-sulfur compounds: other acids:
mercaptocarboxylic acids. The rate of duty will be 4.2 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