CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 B82568
Ms. Jean Qiu
InterPfarm Research Laboratories
601 Upland Ave.
Upland, PA 19015
RE: The tariff classification of 1-Chloronaphthalene (CAS 90-13-1), Triphosgene (CAS 32315-10-9) and 5-Bromoisatoic
Anhydride (CAS 4692-98-2) from China.
Dear Ms. Qiu:
In your letter dated February 18, 1997, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for the above products.
The applicable subheading for 1-Chloronaphthalene, which is used
as a chemical intermediate, will be 2903.69.7000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for halogenated
derivatives of hydrocarbons: halogenated derivatives of aromatic
hydrocarbons: other. The rate of duty will be 6.9 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for Triphosgene (Chemical Name - Bis
(Trichloromethyl) Carbonic Acid Ester), which is used as a lachrymator
(tear producing agent), will be 2920.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for esters of
other inorganic acids (excluding esters of hydrogen halides) and their
salts; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives: other. The rate of duty will be 3.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for 5-Bromoisatoic Anhydride (Chemical
Name - 6-Bromo-2H-3,1-Benzoxazine-2,4(1H)-Dione), which is used as a
photographic tone controlling agent, will be 2934.90.2000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for nucleic
acids and their salts; other heterocyclic compounds: other. The rate
of duty will be 7.3 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,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Chief, Special Products Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division