CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C86257
Ms. Martha A. Pierce
Solutia Inc.
10300 Olive Boulevard
P.O. Box 66760
St. Louis, Missouri 63166-6760
RE: The tariff classification of Triethylene glycol di-2-ethyl hexanoate
(CAS # 94-28-0) from Belgium
Dear Ms. Pierce:
In your letter dated April 3, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The applicable subheading for Triethylene glycol di-2-ethyl hexanoate, also
known as Santicizer 2075, will be 2918.90.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for Carboxylic acids with additional
oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their
halogenateed, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Other.....
The rate of duty will be 4 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