CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:2:240
Ms. Dina M. Donnelly
Aceto Corporation
One Hollow Lane
Lake Success, NY 11042
RE: The tariff classification of 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile, CAS No. 939-80-0 from China
Dear Ms. Donnelly:
In your letter dated August 23, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The subject product, 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile, is a halogenated derivative of an aromatic nitrile-function compound.
The applicable subheading for 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile will be 2926.90.4300, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Nitrile-function compounds: Other: Aromatic: Other: Other: 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