NY 813061 August 2, 1995
CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:239 813061
Mr. P. Miccuci
Mitsui & Company (USA), Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166-0130
RE: The tariff classification of Cyclopentyl Bromide (CAS No. 137-43-9) from Japan.
Dear Mr. Miccuci:
In your letter dated July 26, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for cyclopentyl bromide (Chemical Name-
bromocyclopentane) which is a pharmaceutical intermediate.
The applicable subheading will be 2903.59.7000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
halogenated derivatives of cyclanic, cyclenic, or cycloterpenic
hydrocarbons: 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