CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:240 A86829
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company, Inc.
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-4537
RE: The tariff classification of Dimethyl Malonate (CAS #108-59-8) from China
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated August 13, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for Dimethyl Malonate will be 2917.19.7050, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their
anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: other: other: other: other. The
rate of duty will be 4 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,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division