CLA-2-235:S:N:N1:235 853882
Mr. Ralph C. Meola
Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
CN 5266
Princeton, New Jersey 08543
RE: The tariff classification of Isobornylcyclohexanol (CAS #
66072-32-0) and Santalidol M from France.
Dear Mr. Meola:
In your letter dated June 19, 1990 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for the Isobornylcyclohexanol (CAS
# 66072-32-0) will be 2906.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTS), which provides for derivatives of cyclic
alcohols. The rate of duty will be 7.1 percent.
The product described as Santalidol M is composed of
approximately 85% 4-isobornyl-cyclohexanol, 15% isopropyl
myristate 1.5% cedar essence and is used as a perfumery base.
The applicable HTS subheading for Santalidol M will be
3302.90.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for mixtures of odoriferous substances and
mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or
more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in
industry: other: containing no alcohol or not over 10 percent of
alcohol by weight: other. The duty rate will be ll cents per
kilogram plus 4.1 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