CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:240 869101
Mr. Michael Politopoulos
GP Chemicals
100 Lighting Way
Secaucus, N.J. 07094-0508
RE: The tariff classification of Bon Acid, CAS 92-70-6 from
China
Dear Mr. Politopoulos:
In your letter dated November 8, 1991, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The applicable HTS subheading for Bon Acid, CAS 92-70-6,
also known as 3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid will be 2918.29.5010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for 3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid. The duty rate will be
3.7 cents per kilo plus 17.9 percent ad valorem.
Duty on certain chemicals used to product photographic color
couplers is temporarily suspended under HTS subheading 9902.29.01
subject to compliance with Customs Regulations 10.131 through
10.139
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