CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:235 888900
Mr. R. Eis
The Sieflor Corporation
11712 Moorpark Street, Suite 203
Studio City, CA 91604
RE: The tariff classification of 5-sodium sulfo dimethyl
isophthalate (CAS # 3965-55-7) from Japan.
Dear Mr. Eis:
In your letter dated July 22, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for the product described above will be
2917.39.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other aromatic polycarboxylic acids. The rate of duty will be
13.5 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