CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 D86259
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of Methylene Dioxybenzene (CAS 274-09-9) from England.
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated December 21, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Methylene Dioxybenzene (Chemical Name - 1,2-Methylene Dioxy Benzene) which you have stated is a pharmaceutical intermediate and will be packaged in bulk form.
The applicable subheading will be 2932.99.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only: other. The rate of duty will be 10 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Thomas Brady at 212-466-5747.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division