CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 C89140
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of FMOC-L-ASPARTIC ACID B-TERT-
BUTYL ESTER (CAS # 71989-14-5) from Germany
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated June 3, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The applicable subheading for FMOC-L-ASPARTIC ACID B-TERT-
BUTYL ESTER, also known as N-[(9H-Fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-
L-aspartic acid, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl) ester will be 2924.29.7000, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
Carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-
function compounds of carbonic acid: Cyclic amides (including cyclic
carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: Aromatic: Other: Other:
Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI..... The rate
of duty will be 10.7 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National
Import Specialist Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division