CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 L89944
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of 2-Bromo-4-chloroaniline, CAS 873-38-1 from China
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated January 11, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
2-Bromo-4-chloroaniline, CAS 873-38-1, also known as Benzenamine, 2-bromo-4-chloro-, is stated to be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
The applicable subheading for 2-Bromo-4-chloroaniline will be 2921.42.6500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Amine-function compounds: Aromatic monoamines and their derivatives; salts thereof: Aniline derivatives and their salts: 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