CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:240 811797
Ms. Mary Tramontano
Hoechst Celanese
Route 202-206
P.O. Box 2500
Somerville, NJ 08876-1258
RE: The tariff classification of Naphthol AS-CA (CAS # 137-52-0)
from Germany
Dear Ms Tramontano:
In your letter dated June 2, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for Naphthol AS-CA also known as
5'-Chloro-3-hydroxy-2'methoxy-2-naphthanilide will be
2924.29.3600, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-
function compounds of carbonic acid: cyclic amides (including
cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof: other:
aromatic: naphthol AS and derivatives: other. The rate of duty
will be 13.2 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