CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C87606
Allchem Industries
Ms. Danielle Contestable
6010 NW First Place
Gainesville, Fl 32607
RE: The tariff classification of Pentaerythritol-tetrakis-3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, CAS 6683-19-8
from India
Dear Ms. Contestable:
In your letter dated May 5, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Pentaerythritol-tetrakis-3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate, CAS 6683-19-8, also
known as Tetrakis [methylene-3-3',5'-di-t-butyl-4'-hydroxyphenyl)
propionate]methane, is used as an antioxidant for polymeric
materials.
The applicable subheading for Pentaerythritol-tetrakis-3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, CAS 6683-19-8,
will be 2918.29.7500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with phenol
function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides,
halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: Other:
Other. The rate of duty will be 2.2 cents per kilo plus 13.3
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
Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division