CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:239 814484
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of L-2-Oxothiazolidine-4-Carboxylic
Acid Ethyl Ester (CAS 19771-63-2) from Japan.
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated August 30, 1995, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for L-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid
ethyl ester.
The applicable subheading will be 2934.10.9000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
other heterocyclic compounds: compounds containing an unfused
thiazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure:
other. The rate of duty will be 7.6 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