CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:235 862652
Mr. George G. Mills
Controller
Chandler Chemicals
Suite 311, First Coast Plaza
1890 South 14th Street
Amelia Island, Florida 32034
RE: The tariff classification of 2-ethyl-2(hydroxymethyl)-1,3
propandiol esters with oleic acid from Spain.
Dear Mr. Mills:
In your letter dated April 18, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for this product, if the oleic
acid used to manufacture this product was greater than 85% pure,
will be 2916.15.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for salts and esters of oleic acid.
The rate of duty will be 4.4 percent ad valorem. If the oleic
acid used in the manufacture is less than 85% pure, the product
is classifiable in subheading 3823.90.4020 (HTS). The duty
applicable to this subheading is 4.6 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