CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:240 A85567
Ms. Joan von Doehren
InterChem Corporation
120 Route 17 North
P.O. Box 1579
Paramus, New Jersey 07653-1579
RE: The tariff classification of 4-Methoxyphenylacetonitrile (CAS # 104-47-2) and
Methyl-5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoate (CAS # 33924-48-0) from France
Dear Ms. von Doehren:
In your letter dated July 3, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The applicable subheading 4-Methoxyphenylacetonitrile also known as 4-Methoxy-benzeneacetonitrile will be 2926.90.4700, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for nitrile-function compounds: other: aromatic: other: other: other. The
rate of duty will be 17.3 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Methyl-5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoate also known as
5-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester will be 2916.39.4500, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their
anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: other: other: other: products
described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The rate of duty will be 12.1 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 Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division