CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:240 899413
Ms. Jie Jaclyn Yu
Marco Polo Enterprises, Inc.
918 Andrea Court
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
RE: The tariff classification of Taurine (CAS # 107-35-7) from
China
Dear Ms. Yu:
In your letter dated June 17, 1994, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable HTS subheading for Taurine (CAS # 107-35-7)
will be 2921.19.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for acyclic monoamines and their
derivatives; salts thereof: other: other. The duty rate will be
7.9 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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought
to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport