CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:235 858512
Mr. David Kim
Petrochemical Department
Mitsui & Co. (USA)
200 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10166-0130
RE: The tariff classification of methacrylic acid, 2-hydroxy
ethyl succinic acid and acrylic acid, 2-hydroxy ethyl succinic
acid from Japan.
Dear Mr. Kim:
In your letter dated November 26, 1990, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for both compounds will be
2917.19.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS) if derived in whole or in part from maleic anhydride or
from cyclohexane. The rate of duty will be 13.5 percent ad
valorem. If derived from any other source the applicable
subheading will be 2917.19.5050 (HTS) and the duty will be 4
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