CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:240 804083
2930.90.4520; 2930.90.5010
Ms. Sherry Poplarchik
UPS Customhouse Brokerage
6200 Lockheed Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99502
RE: The tariff classification of Lysine (CAS # 56-87-1),
Glutamic Acid (CAS # 56-86-0), Cysteine (CAS # 52-90-4) and
Cysteine Hydrochloride (CAS # 52-89-1) from Japan
Dear Mr. Poplarchik:
In your letter dated November 8, 1994 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheadings and duties for the above listed
products are as follows:
Product HTS Rate of Duty
Lysine 2922.41.0010 3.7 percent ad
(if product meets the requirements valorem
of Food Chemical Codex, Codex of
Alimentarius or United States Pharmacopeia)
OR
2922.41.0090 3.7 percent ad
(if product does not meet the valorem
requirements of Food Chemical Codex,
Codex of Alimentarius or United States
Pharmacopeia)
Glutamic Acid 2922.42.5000 3.7 percent ad
valorem
Cysteine 2930.90.4520 4.2 percent ad
valorem
Cysteine Hydrochloride 2930.90.5010 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