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