CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 M80816
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
RE: The tariff classification of Diphenyl phosphoryl azide, CAS # 26386-88-9, imported in bulk form, from China
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated January 26, 2006 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject product, Diphenyl phosphoryl azide, is an aromatic compound with other nitrogen function indicated for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
The applicable subheading for Diphenyl phosphoryl azide will be 2929.90.1500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Compounds with other nitrogen function: Other: Other: Aromatic: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The rate of duty will be 6.5 percent ad valorem.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
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