CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 K87451
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of Stigmasterol, CAS # 83-48-7, imported in bulk form, from China
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated June 27, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject product, Stigmasterol, is a sterol naturally obtained from plants indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
The applicable subheading for Stigmasterol, also known as Stigmasta-5,22-dien-3-b-ol, will be 2906.13.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic: Sterols and inositols: Other….. The rate of duty will be 3.7 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 646-733-3268.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division