CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 K82601
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of 4-Nitrophenethylamine Hydrochloride, CAS # 29968-78-3, imported in bulk form, from China
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated January 6, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject product, 4-Nitrophenethylamine Hydrochloride, is a nitrated derivative of an aromatic monoamine indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. The CAS number you provided was for the compound 4-Nitrophenethylamine. The correct CAS number is indicated above.
The applicable subheading for 4-Nitrophenethylamine Hydrochloride will be 2921.49.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Aromatic monoamines and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: Other: Other: Products described in additional U.S note 3 to section VI….. The rate of duty will be 6.5 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 646-733-3268.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division