CLA-2-29:S:N:N1:235 876213
Ms. Joan Stark
P.A.T. Products, Inc.
44 Central Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
RE: The tariff classification of maleic anhydride derived from
non-aromatic sources from the Republic of South Africa.
Dear Ms. Stark:
In your letter dated June 29, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for the product described above
will be 2917.14.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for maleic anhydride derived from
non-aromatic sources. The rate of duty will be 4.2 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