CLA-2-29:RR:NC:FC:240 A89532
Ms. Kari E. Mavian
Lewis & Harrison
122 C. Street, N.W., Suite 740
Washington, D.C. 20001
RE: The tariff classification of "Pendimethalin" technical grade active
ingredient (pure), in bulk, (CAS # 40487-42-1) from Guatemala and Brazil
Dear Ms. Mavian:
In your letter dated July 1, 1996, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
"Pendimethalin", imported in bulk, is an agricultural herbicide for grass
and broadleaf weeds.
The applicable subheading for "Pendimethalin" also known as
N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-
2,6-dinitrobenzenamine will be 2921.49.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for amine-function compounds: aromatic
monoamines and their derivatives; salts thereof: other: other: other: other.
The rate of duty will be 1.9 cents per kilogram plus 16.3 percent ad valorem.
Articles classifiable under subheading 2921.49.5000, HTS, which are
products of Guatemala are entitled to duty free treatment under the Caribbean
Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) upon compliance with all applicable
regulations.
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