CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:239 899568
Mr. Ralph C. Meola
Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
CN 7500
Cranbury, N.J. 08512-4000
RE: The tariff classification of 1,3-Difluorobenzene from the
United Kingdom.
Dear Mr. Meola:
In your letter dated June 22, 1994, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for 1,3 Difluorobenzene will be
2903.69.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons
(con.): Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons: Other:
Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 9.1 percent ad valorem.
This product is listed in the Toxic Substance Control Act
(TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory, 1985 ed. Accordingly,
importation may be subject to regulation under the provisions of
the Toxic Substance Control Act (Pub. Law 94-469). Inquiries
regarding the applicability of the TSCA may be addressed to the
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
[Telephone (TSCA Hotline): (202) 554-1404]
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