CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:239 D84023

Ms. Lydia Lorenzo
American Cyanamid Company
One Campus Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054

RE: The tariff classification of CL290,395 (CAS 116421-53-5) from Japan.

Dear Ms. Lorenzo:

In your letter dated October 20, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling for CL290,395 (Chemical Name - 2-[[[1-(Aminocarbonyl)-1,2-Dimethylpropyl]-Amino]Carbonyl]-5-Ethyl-3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid).

The applicable subheading will be 2933.39.6100, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only; compounds containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure: other. The rate of duty will be 10.7 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