CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 D84579

Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 6089-4537

RE: The tariff classification of 3-Bromophenyl Acetonitrile, CAS 31938-07-5 from Japan

Dear Mr. Chivini:

In your letter dated November 4, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling.

3-Bromophenyl acetonitrile, CAS 31938-07-5, imported in bulk, is a pharmaceutical intermediate. The CAS registry name is 3-Bromobenzene acetonitrile. The applicable subheading for 3-Bromophenyl acetonitrile will be 2926.90.4400, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Nitrile-function compounds: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. 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 Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division