CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:235 878641

Mr. Bernard E. Holzapfel
George Uhe Co., Inc.
12 Route 17 North, P.O. Box 970
Paramus, New Jersey 07653-0970

RE: The tariff classification of methyl meldrum's acid (CAS # 3709-18-0) from Germany.

Dear Mr. Hozapfel:

In your letter dated September 17, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The applicable subheading for the product described above will be 2917.19.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for acyclic 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