CLA-2-29:N:N7:240 803139
Ms. Susan Hatfield
GFI Inc.
111 Boston Post Road
P.O. Box 777
Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776
RE: The tariff classification of Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl
Ether Propionate (Methotate) from Taiwan
Dear Ms. Hatfield:
In your letter dated September 22, 1994 you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl
Ether Propionate (Methotate) also known as 1-Methoxyisopropyl
propionate will be 2915.50.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for propionic acid, its
salts and esters: other: other. The rate of duty will be 3.7
percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport